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moderate

[mod-er-it, mod-rit, mod-uh-reyt] / ˈmɒd ər ɪt, ˈmɒd rɪt, ˈmɒd əˌreɪt /






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These findings were supported largely by moderate to high certainty evidence.

From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026

Pollen levels are forecast to be high or very high in England, Wales and Northern Ireland but should remain low or moderate in Scotland.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Given that scenario, which is quite moderate to conservative, her portfolio would grow to nearly $2 million over the next 10 years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Boehringer, which is privately held, said the adverse effects were mostly mild to moderate and occurred during the dose-escalation phase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Later, when he was no longer so young and back home on San Piedro Island, this view of things began to moderate.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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