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 growth in new orders softened across Japan’s private sector, with sales growth among goods producers at the slowest since March, while services momentum picked up but only modestly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The menus began modestly: my mom’s chicken noodle soup alongside store-bought tomato soup from the Whole Foods hot bar; my dad’s white chicken chili and a simple butternut squash soup scattered with chives.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Travelers stock rises modestly even as the property and casualty insurer reports better-than-expected earnings.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
“I am told that they do,” the Ladybug answered modestly, blushing all over.
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
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