moderated

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As prime minister she moderated her aggressive anti-European Union populism in favor of closer cooperation with other member states on issues such as combating illegal immigration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Consumer sentiment improved from recent record lows in June as gasoline prices moderated, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly survey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The health benefits of tea are clear, but its consumption in processed forms like bottled tea and bubble tea should be moderated due to added sugars and preservatives.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Quarter-to-date trends remain constructive, with strong monetization continuing to offset softer betting activity, though the quarter’s earlier signs of handle stabilization moderated materially in week seven.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

She gave him a little horn cup containing a hot potion whose bitterness was moderated by honey, and presently he lay back and fell deeply asleep.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman