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moderate

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






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While a handful of moderate dissidents are tacitly tolerated as a matter of expedience, most other heretics have been driven from the tent.

From Slate Sep. 10, 2026

“I’m just sort of tired of the debate, quite honestly,” said Alexander, who describes herself as a moderate Democrat.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Schleicher said while "limited or moderate use" of digital devices for learning in school is often linked to better results, there were substantially worse outcomes when they were used for leisure in schools.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

The results point to a potentially important role for everyday movement, even when it does not qualify as moderate or vigorous exercise.

From Science Daily Sep. 3, 2026

It’s a great shock to souls gently reared in places of moderate clime, hope, and dread.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Then, in the race’s final weeks, two other moderates dropped out and Crowley revived his campaign with the sitting Democratic governor’s endorsement.

From Slate Aug. 12, 2026

Throughout the campaign, Stevens argued that El-Sayed would not be able to defeat Rogers, a refrain some moderates repeated Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Among self-described moderates, Talarico’s lead is even more pronounced, with the Democrat ahead 54% to 20%.

From Salon Jul. 29, 2026

Lamar Alexander has little patience for the framing of moderates versus conservatives in GOP politics.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

It was obvious that they regarded us, the Rivonia Trialists, as moderates.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

It is the most attention a California gubernatorial contest has drawn since 2010, when “Today” show host Matt Lauer and NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd moderated nationally televised clashes.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

September’s hour-long debate, taking place shortly before county elections officials begin mailing ballots to all the state’s registered voters, will be moderated by the cable network’s anchors Dana Bash and Jake Tapper.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

His appearance was moderated by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who called Huang an "American treasure."

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

So Capotescu, 42, started what he called “listening tables,” moderated sit-downs where students could talk about current events without it turning into a shouting match.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Caesar was one of those who wanted to gain the principality of Rome; but if he had survived and had not moderated his expenditures after doing so, he would have destroyed the power he acquired.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

This would encourage more cautious spending and moderating discretionary demand, Gan says.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

Welker is an award-winning journalist who earned bipartisan praise after moderating a 2020 presidential debate featuring Trump and Joe Biden, the Democrat who won that year's election.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

The man has achieved significant political capital without moderating anything he stands for.

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

Candidates could consider moderating their message to attract orphaned voters, though that can be perilous.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Nuah is behind me, being Mr. Nice Guy and not passing me but moderating his pace.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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