modest
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Stock markets show modest reactions, while G-7 finance ministers discuss surging global bond yields and inflation tied to the Iran war.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
Government bond supply will be modest from the eurozone, with Germany selling 5 billion euros in April 2031 Bobl and Finland auctioning up to 1.5 billion euros in April 2030- and April 2041-dated bonds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The Duffys are not ordinary Americans piling into a minivan for a modest summer vacation.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Despite a modest target, the conditions had favoured seam bowling throughout the day and considering the lack of depth to New Zealand's batting, England were still considered favourites at the halfway mark.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
I guess they really didn't take a close look at our modest apartment.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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