modestly

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Higher-risk borrowers who put less than 20% down could see their rates increase modestly, the researchers wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

The news boosted oil futures prices, which had been modestly higher on Thursday after a string of losses in recent sessions and monthly losses approaching 20%.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Price pressures were mixed across components: food inflation—a major driver of recent price growth—decelerated, while energy prices fell more modestly reflecting the expiration of government subsidies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

However, some managers trimmed some long positions and boosted their cash buffers modestly ahead of the summer months.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Johnny sat modestly on a stool, his arrogant shabby hat in his good hand, and looked about him.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes