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moderate

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






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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

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

In his Senate confirmation hearing, Warsh suggested that he may encourage the Fed to look at alternate inflation metrics that have shown more moderate readings recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

In the early ’80s, his “Working on a Love Building” was a moderate hit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

It has rich soils, reliable moderate rainfall, and a suitable climate that sustains bountiful agriculture today.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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