modest
Example Sentences
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Even modest success on the ground forces the Texans to respect play-action fakes and opens throwing lanes, particularly over the middle.
From Los Angeles Times
That kind of retrenching, from deep-pocketed corporate sponsors to individuals giving their spare change, is threatening to derail the careers of athletes such as McDermott-Mostowy, who relies on his family and a modest U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
By keeping its EV bets modest, GM has avoided taking a massive loss like its rival Ford Motor recently did.
From Barron's
By keeping its EV bets modest, GM has avoided taking a massive loss like its rival Ford Motor recently did.
From Barron's
Though modest, these panels can still generate substantial waste, as they are harder to track, collect, and recycle.
From BBC
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