modest
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Mitra’s regular compensation for 2025 actually was pretty modest for a major U.S. company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
The LAO has said the existence of any operating deficit during a revenue boom is a red flag and that the state is “ill-prepared” for even a modest decline.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
"The amount of debt that's being taken on is still relatively modest," said Brent Fredberg, director of investments at Brandes Investment Partners.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
Airbus chief test pilot Malcolm Ridley says it has taken a relatively modest engineering change to adapt the aircraft for ultra-long-haul flights.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
As inflation ate away at their modest government pensions, Elizebeth spent long hours going over their checkbooks, bank records, and tax forms.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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