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moderate

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






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EDT on Saturday, that level had dropped further, to 89, posing only a moderate health concern for a very small number of people.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

Governor Salomón Jara Cruz, of the southern Mexican state Oaxaca, said the quake was felt with "moderate intensity" but no significant damage had been reported.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

It is still unclear whether moderate chili pepper consumption carries the same risks observed among the heaviest consumers, or whether there is a threshold above which risk begins to increase.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

Delta is sticking to its guidance for the full year and said sales in the current quarter should see growth in the mid-teen-percentage range while fuel costs moderate to $3.15 per gallon.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

But after years of debating people like Andrews and Clayton, he’s become more moderate.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

But it’s true that some moderates are feeling burned.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

The dollar weakened as demand for safe-haven assets moderates.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

The surprisingly strong first-quarter earnings season helps support that view, and similar momentum could continue in coming quarters, even if growth moderates from recent levels.

From Barron's Jun. 8, 2026

“As Netflix’s content slate ramps up again, we suspect this concern moderates once again.”

From MarketWatch Jun. 4, 2026

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

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

The New York Times heralded Mullin’s “warmer and fuzzier tone” during his confirmation hearing as a “sign that the administration wants to project a more moderated approach.”

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

Nantucket has a relatively mild climate, with temperatures moderated by the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Stream, drawing comparisons to certain islands of Scotland.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

The health benefits of tea are clear, but its consumption in processed forms like bottled tea and bubble tea should be moderated due to added sugars and preservatives.

From Science Daily Jun. 9, 2026

He has moderated early calls for "radical change" and distanced himself from ultranationalists.

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

Time had moderated his early impulse for growth and he was a man of average height marked by smallpox scars, but his amazing power for manual destruction remained intact.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Outside of moderating gas prices, the jobs market has shown signs of stabilizing, with May marking its best three-month stretch in more than two years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

The bank says feedback from dealers points to exceptionally strong demand for special models and core combustion-powered cars, and moderating declines in hybrid residual values, with one dealer describing the collector market as “insane.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

He says its forward price-to-earnings multiple—which currently stands at 11.4 times, according to FactSet—already this implies moderating price growth, and oversupply conditions looming in the next one-to-two years.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

All these challenges will result in worldwide GDP growth moderating from 3.3% in 2025 to 2.9% in 2026, according to the OECD.

From MarketWatch Jun. 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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