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modest

[mod-ist] / ˈmɒd ɪst /




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The stock enjoyed a modest bump in Wednesday’s session, but that announcement was the only major news for the company this week.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The stock enjoyed a modest bump in Wednesday’s session, but that announcement was the only major news for the company this week.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

In early trading, futures in New York were up 0.5% to $4,554.40 a troy ounce and are on track for a modest weekly gain of 0.7%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Excluding transportation equipment, durable-goods orders increased by a more modest 1.1% last month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Another idea, developed in the mid-1590s, was a modest success, but didn’t make Galileo rich.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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