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moderate

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






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A health issue that causes only moderate cognitive effects in men could potentially have a much stronger influence on women's brain health.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger campaigned as a moderate with national-security credentials.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Images on social media on Saturday showed the train approaching a level crossing at a moderate speed before colliding with the bus, which was on the tracks and stuck in traffic.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The improvements seen in studies are moderate and depend on factors such as the severity of the infection and a person's overall health.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

By spreading relatively moderate losses among many big companies, North Korea concealed how bad a risk it was.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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