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moderation

[mod-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃən /


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The moderation in growth from this year’s projected 2% is owing to a slowdown in real income growth and consumer spending.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

“In addition to the price tag, investors are wary of potential organic growth moderation and execution risks as go-to-market synergies aren’t apparent,” Wong wrote in a note Friday.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

For most people, moderation matters more than complete avoidance.

From Science Daily • May 18, 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

Theresa began to talk about moderation, and how too much laughing upset the digestive process, but that was funny too.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen




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