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[mod-ist] / ˈmɒd ɪst /




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The study found that even modest increases in ultra-processed food consumption were associated with measurable declines in attention and mental processing speed.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The modest early move came after Tesla released safety data on Dutch drivers using the company’s Full Self-Driving product, which can handle most driving tasks but still requires 100% driver supervision.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Several of Trump’s more modest initiatives, referred to by the administration as beautification projects, are complete or well underway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

At the highest dose, that’s more weight loss than the Zepbound drug that Lilly also makes, with just a modest trade-off in tolerability.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

My experience of the piano came entirely from Robbie’s squat little music room with its scraggly potted plant and view of our modest backyard.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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