modestly
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One wonders if Almodóvar, through the modestly underwhelming “Bitter Christmas,” is admitting to fears of someday becoming Raúl, a diminished filmmaker with little new to say.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
Looking forward into 2027, Citi’s research finds that in years where earnings-per-share growth is positive but decelerating, global stocks tend to rise modestly at about 4% on average.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
U.S. growth, meanwhile, moderated much more modestly, Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi says in prepared remarks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Even with that backdrop, Macklem said the economy is improving, with officials modestly upgrading their growth forecast through 2028.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
He was modest and lived modestly, yet knew the richness of his own mind and the world of privilege that would open up to him as a result.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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