moderating
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Candidates could consider moderating their message to attract orphaned voters, though that can be perilous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Beyond moderating calories, age-old advice aimed at keeping dogs healthy into old age, including staying current on vaccines and preventive care, and keeping dogs mentally and socially engaged still stands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
For workers, companies’ moderating budgets for pay increases show the price of hunkering down at their current job.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
The bank says feedback from dealers points to exceptionally strong demand for special models and core combustion-powered cars, and moderating declines in hybrid residual values, with one dealer describing the collector market as “insane.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Nye is a short, short- tempered man who has difficulty moderating his aggressive vigor, his talent for language both sharp and outspoken.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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