modestly
Example Sentences
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Micron releases a stellar fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report but the stock trades modestly lower.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Stocks ended modestly lower after a worrying monthly survey of consumer confidence was offset by a Federal Reserve official cautioning against hasty rate hikes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
“Assuming even a modestly successful progression of Starship launches, Starlink capacity should be a non-issue.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Christian Eckerlin laughs modestly when asked if he feels he has contributed to Brighton's success.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 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
