modestly
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Travelers stock rises modestly even as the property and casualty insurer reports better-than-expected earnings.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Oil futures ended the session mixed with Brent modestly lower while WTI gained on bullish inventory data and reports that the U.S. could ease some sanctions on tankers that form part of shadow fleets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
While some research suggests they can modestly reduce muscle soreness and help preserve muscle function after strenuous exercise, results are far from consistent.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Despite the massive success of “Toxicity,” guitarist and songwriter Daron Malakian remembers its beginnings much more modestly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
The witch-queen inclined her head and smiled modestly.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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