modicum
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Safe passes, little zeal, only a modicum of fire and emotion.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Yesterday’s short-lived euphoria reflected what one strategist called “a kind of pent-up demand for a modicum of good news.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
Given a modicum of hope, there’s always room to make matters worse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 30, 2026
“Eternity” understands the desperation for a modicum of autonomy in this world, yet cleverly reminds viewers that having a choice doesn’t necessarily make life any easier.
From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2025
During the 1980s Fischer made a number of impressive ascents that earned him a modicum of local renown, but celebrity in the world climbing community eluded him.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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