moderate
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As of Thursday, 48.7% of California was experiencing abnormally dry conditions, and an additional 7.59% of the state was experiencing moderate drought, according to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
The upgrade follows a 14% stock drop due to rising gas prices, presenting a buying opportunity, with EV losses expected to moderate.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Canaccord’s analysts point out that the customer delays and macroeconomic conditions that drove the Australian company to moderate its outlook are beyond its control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
He can probably walk about 45 minutes at a steady, moderate pace.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
In the eastern provinces, the Khmer Rouge cadres were more moderate and humane: the work hours were generally shorter, the food rations were larger, and the soldiers did not kill the villagers indiscriminately.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
Vocabulary lists containing moderate
Liberty, Equality, Vocabulary: The French Revolution
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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