modestly
Example Sentences
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By contrast, the VIX was down modestly this month, as of Friday afternoon.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
Christian Eckerlin laughs modestly when asked if he feels he has contributed to Brighton's success.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Reducing Menin in younger mice increased hypothalamic inflammation and brought on several aging-related traits, including lower bone mass, thinner skin, cognitive decline, and a modestly shorter lifespan.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
“We believe long-end investors will continue to demand healthy levels of term premium given elevated nominal GDP growth, large fiscal deficits, and the Fed’s willingness to tolerate inflation modestly above 2%,” McVey wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
He was a fair artist and had felt modestly satisfied with the result until Kate glanced at it after class.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
