moderate
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The Justices made the case for their fiscal 2027 budget request of $210 million for salaries and expenses, a moderate increase from the current year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
It is still unclear whether moderate chili pepper consumption carries the same risks observed among the heaviest consumers, or whether there is a threshold above which risk begins to increase.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
McMorrow’s attempt to split the difference between her moderate and progressive rivals—Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed, respectively—fell flat.
From Slate ● Jul. 11, 2026
“The choices in general point to moderate technocratic changes, not upheaval for its own sake,” said Krishna Guha, vice chair of Evercore ISI, in a statement.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Later, when he was no longer so young and back home on San Piedro Island, this view of things began to moderate.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
Lamar Alexander has little patience for the framing of moderates versus conservatives in GOP politics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
But it’s true that some moderates are feeling burned.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
“As Netflix’s content slate ramps up again, we suspect this concern moderates once again.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
Harbour expects it to continue gaining market share even as same-store sales growth moderates from recent highs.
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
It was obvious that they regarded us, the Rivonia Trialists, as moderates.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
The New York Times heralded Mullin’s “warmer and fuzzier tone” during his confirmation hearing as a “sign that the administration wants to project a more moderated approach.”
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
As prime minister she moderated her aggressive anti-European Union populism in favor of closer cooperation with other member states on issues such as combating illegal immigration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Nantucket has a relatively mild climate, with temperatures moderated by the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf Stream, drawing comparisons to certain islands of Scotland.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
The health benefits of tea are clear, but its consumption in processed forms like bottled tea and bubble tea should be moderated due to added sugars and preservatives.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 9, 2026
Time had moderated his early impulse for growth and he was a man of average height marked by smallpox scars, but his amazing power for manual destruction remained intact.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Consumer confidence ticked up in June as moderating oil prices provided some relief to American households, a monthly survey from The Conference Board said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
All these challenges will result in worldwide GDP growth moderating from 3.3% in 2025 to 2.9% in 2026, according to the OECD.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
In April, gas-station prices weren’t rising as fast, moderating overall sales growth for retailers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Meanwhile, the view from the White House appears to be moderating.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
Nuah is behind me, being Mr. Nice Guy and not passing me but moderating his pace.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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