modest
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Iran's laws ban public performances by women and require them to wear headscarves and modest clothing.
From BBC β Sep. 28, 2026
Churn, meaning the percentage of paying subscribers who cancel each year, is reasonably modest, at 15%, as well.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 28, 2026
Rafael Gutierrez, a 42-year-old artist, is leading the project from his modest workshop in Lima's Carabayllo district.
From Barron's β Sep. 26, 2026
The breakeven inflation rate—the bond market’s indicator of the inflation that investors expect—remains modest.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 25, 2026
“I’m just telling you I’m available for consultation…for a modest fee, of course.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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