moderately
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But the characterizations are too flimsy, the world only moderately textured.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
This dire situation is projected to get only moderately better over the next year.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
“Growth can continue with moderately higher energy prices,” said Philipp Scheuermeyer, an economist at KfW Research.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
A more realistic grading might see us talk about moderately processed, heavily processed, very heavily processed, and then ultraprocessed, or something similar.
From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2026
“Perhaps longer. The place is moderately comfortable, and the plan cannot proceed yet. It would be foolish to act before the Quidditch World Cup is over.”
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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