moderate
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In the room at the rallies, supporters cheered, but there has also been disquiet among some Republicans over Trump's appeal with more moderate voters.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
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
Participants who drank tea of moderate strength had the lowest associated vascular disease risk, suggesting that stronger tea was not necessarily linked to greater benefits.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 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
Then we took the 600 South exit, heading east, in moderate, midafternoon traffic.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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“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
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
Among self-described moderates, Talarico’s lead is even more pronounced, with the Democrat ahead 54% to 20%.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
Lamar Alexander has little patience for the framing of moderates versus conservatives in GOP politics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The prospect of a united front between Africans and Indians, between moderates and radicals, greatly worried them.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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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
Treasury yields were mostly lower as a downtick in oil prices moderated some inflation expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
A moderated online forum could make challenges to contested papers part of the scientific record.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Charlie also accosted a man who analyzed the subprime mortgage bond market for Wachovia Bank, who happened to have been on the panel moderated by the shocking John Devaney.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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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
In a second, shorter ad, Sweeney addresses the very different topic of moderating one’s sports prediction activity without dropping her provocative tone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 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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