modestly

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Studies suggest that periodontal therapy -- professional treatment that removes plaque, tartar, and infection below the gumline -- can modestly lower HbA1c levels.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Government data due Tuesday is expected to show that Japan’s economy grew modestly in the January-March period, supported by a recovery in U.S.-bound exports and resilient domestic consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Inflation was falling, unemployment had risen modestly, wages had cooled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“Recent data also shows existing-home sales modestly edging up.”

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

“Mine have poetic meter. A villanelle, actually,” Beowulf added modestly.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood