moderate
Example Sentences
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Ironically, Brooks was sometimes mocked as too moderate by his more bloodthirsty constituents because he opposed premature secession, although he foresaw and supported the eventual breakup of the Union.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
That’s enough for a moderate risk, across Southern California, of heat-related illness for pets, livestock and people who are sensitive to heat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
The analyst expects upbeat commentary from management regarding Foundayo “despite what has been a fairly moderate launch out of the gate.”
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Evidence with moderate certainty showed that aerobic exercise reduced pain in both the short and mid-term.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
By spreading relatively moderate losses among many big companies, North Korea concealed how bad a risk it was.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
Vocabulary lists containing moderate
Liberty, Equality, Vocabulary: The French Revolution
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"The Flight of Icarus," Vocabulary from the myth
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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