moderate
Example Sentences
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The driver of the Toyota sustained moderate injuries, and an elderly passenger in the Honda also had complaints of pain, the spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
San Francisco’s mayor, a moderate Democrat, is a fundraiser by trade, arriving at City Hall last year after years running a nonprofit foundation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
For people with borderline or moderate risk, clinicians may use extra tests to guide decisions.
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
Expectations for inflation over the next year increased, but consumers’ forecasts for inflation over the longer run remained moderate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Who needs Colorado Springs when you can find healing and comfort in the moderate climate of Hot Springs, Arkansas?
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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