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moderate

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






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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

Notably, progressive Katie Porter and moderate San José Mayor Matt Mahan stuck in until the bitter end.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It might be argued that Scotland did not learn much about themselves against such moderate opponents, but Scotland don't need to learn any more about themselves that they do not already know.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

This closing of the port of Boston was indeed tyranny; this was oppression; this was the last straw upon the back of many a moderate man.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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