modestly
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“A conservative allocation of 20% equities and 80% bonds and cash wouldn’t expose the portfolio to too much risk and should allow for a modestly higher return profile,” Katz adds.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
The company said it expects fourth-quarter earnings roughly in line or modestly higher than the third quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
That comes through magnificently on “Fudge,” which was modestly engineered compared to 2024’s “Small Changes.”
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026
Travelers stock rises modestly even as the property and casualty insurer reports better-than-expected earnings.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Mine have poetic meter. A villanelle, actually,” Beowulf added modestly.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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