moderate
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As of Thursday, 48.7% of California was experiencing abnormally dry conditions, and an additional 7.59% of the state was experiencing moderate drought, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Canaccord’s analysts point out that the customer delays and macroeconomic conditions that drove the Australian company to moderate its outlook are beyond its control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
"They should keep the threshold for injection practice very high. Only give injections for life-threatening illnesses. For mild to moderate illnesses, use oral medication."
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
There are no positive technical catalysts on the chart, but downside momentum is starting to moderate.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Where population densities are moderate, as in regions occupied by food-producing tribes, no large vacant areas remain to which survivors of a defeated band can flee.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing moderate
Liberty, Equality, Vocabulary: The French Revolution
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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