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moderate

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






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Drought Monitor from April 14 says that 51% of U.S. states and Puerto Rico are in moderate drought or worse, up from 50.2% the previous week.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

In contrast, ants given low or moderate amounts of caffeine quickly became more efficient.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

A 60/40 stock/bond mix would be moderate for someone who has funds beyond a retirement account to draw down.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

“While we expect prices to moderate over time, supply restoration is unlikely to be immediate, given restart lags and logistical constraints,” the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“Most people find that a song of more moderate difficulty allows them to showcase their talent,” he said carefully.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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