modest
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Two parks, however, did see modest gains in visitors: Schabarum and Kenneth Hahn.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 14, 2026
When participants viewed unpleasant images, producing a single smile gave their mood a modest boost.
From Science Daily β Nov. 14, 2026
More recently, even that already modest level of investment has gone down.
From MarketWatch β Nov. 12, 2026
State Farm and Allstate this fall filed for approval to restart sales of new home-insurance policies, albeit on a very modest scale, after a pause of more than three years.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 12, 2026
From this modest, cramped perch, Harvey conjured up big plans for the CIA's secret war against the communist enemy.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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