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moderate

[mod-er-it, mod-rit, mod-uh-rayt] / ˈmɒd ər ɪt, ˈmɒd rɪt, ˈmɒd əˌreɪt /






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Other donors said they were inspired to give to moderate candidates because of concern that anti-Israel rhetoric could veer into attacks on Jews more broadly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Despite holding stocks of some very familiar names, listed above, Wilhelm said that all companies in the portfolio he manages with Gogia are in industries “with moderate or high barriers to entry.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

The downgrade to the UK's economic growth outlook is moderate, according to the OECD, which predicted it will grow by 1% in 2027, against an earlier forecast of 1.1%.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

In contrast, sentiment on exports remains constructive, although most expect growth to moderate following the exceptionally strong expansion seen this year, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

It slowed to a moderate clip once they reached the island’s shore.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

“It’s not clear that any of these reforms helped elect more moderates or limit polarization,” said Rick Hasen, a professor of law and political science at UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

Among self-described moderates, Talarico’s lead is even more pronounced, with the Democrat ahead 54% to 20%.

From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026

He moderates his earnings forecasts on some revenue slippage into future periods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

But any nominee will have to unite Platner's wounded supporters with moderates, independents and women voters wary of a party that just watched its chosen candidate implode.

From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026

It was obvious that they regarded us, the Rivonia Trialists, as moderates.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

“The inflation pressures among services remain intense and disseminated,” as services inflation moderated to 5.47% in August from 5.85% in July, Goldman Sachs’s Latin America economist Alberto Ramos said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

September’s hour-long debate, taking place shortly before county elections officials begin mailing ballots to all the state’s registered voters, will be moderated by the cable network’s anchors Dana Bash and Jake Tapper.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

It is the most attention a California gubernatorial contest has drawn since 2010, when “Today” show host Matt Lauer and NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd moderated nationally televised clashes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

His appearance was moderated by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who called Huang an "American treasure."

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

By mid-November the weather had moderated, which is to say that it had become cold and rainy as it always is in Seattle in November.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

For Chaudhuri, despite market expectations, the Fed should be holding rates, maintaining a level between 3.50% to 3.75% because inflation is actually moderating.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

"However, if inflation appears not to be moderating sufficiently, then I think we should act decisively to raise rates."

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

The man has achieved significant political capital without moderating anything he stands for.

From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026

Candidates could consider moderating their message to attract orphaned voters, though that can be perilous.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

Nuah is behind me, being Mr. Nice Guy and not passing me but moderating his pace.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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