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moderate

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






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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 said 22 million people were exposed to moderate to severe shaking.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

The results suggest that collagen may help maintain certain aspects of musculoskeletal health over time, although the benefits were generally moderate rather than dramatic.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

“The cruise business has totally evolved,” said Oivind Mathisen, editor of the newsletter Cruise Industry News, “and become a business that caters to moderate incomes.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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