moderately

Example Sentences

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Koalas can endure tough conditions in the Australian bush but prolonged exposure to even moderately hot weather can increase their risk of heat-related death, researchers said on Wednesday.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Let’s say I’m a moderately well-off single taxpayer with an income of $200,000, so I will owe about $37K in taxes.

From Slate • May 11, 2026

“Got to get rid of the panza,” Diego said, rubbing his only moderately round belly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

And because Saudi Arabia has much more spare production capacity, the U.A.E.’s departure may only moderately hinder the bloc’s effectiveness.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

The country around the lake was moderately hilly, but the hills were small— almost hummocks—and there were very few rocks except to his left.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen