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moderation

[mod-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃən /


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For most people, moderation matters more than complete avoidance.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

That would mean some moderation in energy markets, easing inflation expectations and, ideally, lower interest rates, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Tech firms involved said the approach complements existing moderation systems.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Gomez’s letter to Disney Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro cited FCC investigations into ABC’s “The View” and its debate moderation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

You won’t find Copernicus, or Kepler, or Galileo praising moderation, impartiality, industry; but then Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo are primarily mathematicians.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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