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
"They should keep the threshold for injection practice very high. Only give injections for life-threatening illnesses. For mild to moderate illnesses, use oral medication."
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The rollout of electric trucks from 2H should also help moderate fuel consumption, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
All this was true enough, but sign them he did, despite his own reservations and against the advice of moderate Federalists like John Marshall.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing moderate
Liberty, Equality, Vocabulary: The French Revolution
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"The Flight of Icarus," Vocabulary from the myth
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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