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moderate

[mod-er-it, mod-rit, mod-uh-reyt] / ˈmɒd ər ɪt, ˈmɒd rɪt, ˈmɒd əˌreɪt /






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Still, the sector appears well-positioned to absorb moderate stress, backed by strong capital buffers and sizeable provisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Given that scenario, which is quite moderate to conservative, her portfolio would grow to nearly $2 million over the next 10 years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Notably, progressive Katie Porter and moderate San José Mayor Matt Mahan stuck in until the bitter end.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

One moderate faction joined the interim government against the hardliners.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

She’s abandoned her ultrared lipstick and nail polish and her tumed-up collars and has taken up moderate pinks and going on diets, and grooming.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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