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moderate

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






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In an audio recording posted to air traffic website liveatc.net, someone in the cockpit can be heard reporting "moderate turbulence" and saying the crew was "managing the ice."

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

“I think people should still plan for rain for Halloween activities, but right now it looks more on the lighter side than moderate side,” earlier in the evening, he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

Even moderate consumption was associated with measurable differences.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 29, 2026

If authorities were to map places as high, moderate and low risk, he believes insurance coverage would "follow accordingly" ensuring people who build homes in safer areas get better protection.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

A moderate interpretation of the Duhem-Quine thesis leads to a mixed constructivism, in which evidence and culture each have a part to play in the construction of scientific beliefs.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

The cost of transporting one container from China to Iran costs $12,000 via land routes compared with $3,000 by sea, he told KhabarOnline, an independent website close to regime moderates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

“It’s not clear that any of these reforms helped elect more moderates or limit polarization,” said Rick Hasen, a professor of law and political science at UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

The same poll found 51% of registered voters in Texas preferred Talarico, as did 63% of moderates.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026

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

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

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

He hasn’t moderated or apologized since entering politics.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

Unlike in much of the U.S., wealth and A/C in those places were not strongly correlated, since the ocean moderated summer temperatures and A/C did not seem necessary.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

“It’s already causing inflationary pressure,” she said during a moderated conversation at the New York Fed recently.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Fears about artificial-intelligence profits moderated as Wall Street analysts said a reduced revenue estimate from OpenAI could reflect technical accounting issues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

She gave him a little horn cup containing a hot potion whose bitterness was moderated by honey, and presently he lay back and fell deeply asleep.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

Edmonds, of EVA England, says developments in electric vehicle design have made them better at moderating the acceleration so they don't gain speed as rapidly.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

The pullback in prices largely reflects a perception that geopolitical risks are moderating, MUFG’s Soojin Kim writes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

"However, if inflation appears not to be moderating sufficiently, then I think we should act decisively to raise rates."

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

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

From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026

Nye is a short, short- tempered man who has difficulty moderating his aggressive vigor, his talent for language both sharp and outspoken.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote


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