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moderate

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






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The male driver’s injuries were described as major, while the woman’s and toddler’s injuries were described as minor to moderate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

At my age, I want minimal to moderate risk.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

In an accompanying editorial, experts suggest that future recommendations may further emphasize lowering LDL-C to below 55 mg/dL for people with moderate atherosclerosis.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

On Friday, the University of Michigan’s March consumer survey showed that while short-term inflation expectations have ticked up, longer-term expectations remain moderate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

But archaeologists have had moderate success in unearthing other ancient instruments in all corners of the globe.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall