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Schleicher said while "limited or moderate use" of digital devices for learning in school is often linked to better results, there were substantially worse outcomes when they were used for leisure in schools.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

The bank expects China’s PPI inflation to moderate to 3.2% on year in August from 3.5% in July, DB says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

"That's not going to appeal to waverers, or to moderate conservatives who might be thinking about defecting."

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

By August 25, 2026, about three-quarters of Puerto Rico was experiencing at least moderate drought, according to the assessment.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

Maine, that most moderate of states, was having a killer heat wave.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

“It’s not clear that any of these reforms helped elect more moderates or limit polarization,” said Rick Hasen, a professor of law and political science at UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

The same poll found 51% of registered voters in Texas preferred Talarico, as did 63% of moderates.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026

Then, in the race’s final weeks, two other moderates dropped out and Crowley revived his campaign with the sitting Democratic governor’s endorsement.

From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026

Iran’s top negotiators and perceived moderates are openly under attack in the country’s media.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

It was obvious that they regarded us, the Rivonia Trialists, as moderates.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

His appearance was moderated by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who called Huang an "American treasure."

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

The headline figure is likely to have moderated to 6.0% in August from 6.2% in July, said ANZ Research’s Kausani Basak.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Nike cut its outlook in June, citing weaker demand and more discounts, while Deckers Outdoor said last month that sales growth across its Hoka running shoes brand had moderated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Then on Friday, Lyne will attend a 35mm screening of 2002’s “Unfaithful” with a Q&A moderated by podcaster and film historian Karina Longworth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

Caesar was one of those who wanted to gain the principality of Rome; but if he had survived and had not moderated his expenditures after doing so, he would have destroyed the power he acquired.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

"However, if inflation appears not to be moderating sufficiently, then I think we should act decisively to raise rates."

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

The man has achieved significant political capital without moderating anything he stands for.

From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026

Candidates could consider moderating their message to attract orphaned voters, though that can be perilous.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

For workers, companies’ moderating budgets for pay increases show the price of hunkering down at their current job.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 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