modestly
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Reducing Menin in younger mice increased hypothalamic inflammation and brought on several aging-related traits, including lower bone mass, thinner skin, cognitive decline, and a modestly shorter lifespan.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
Though the U.S. population is projected to grow modestly through 2100, the country is projected to fall from third to sixth place in a ranking of the world’s most populous countries.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
The weakness was compounded by rising imports and a second consecutive quarterly decline in investment, as exports grew only modestly and businesses and public corporations pulled back on capital spending.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
The firm is projecting that PC prices will be up 20% this year and continue growing modestly in 2027, and that shipments will keep falling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Well, I did my best, Mary,” said the Match-Man modestly.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
