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moderate

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






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The male driver’s injuries were described as major, while the woman’s and toddler’s injuries were described as minor to moderate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

If investors become concerned about a downturn, particularly one linked to slowing data-center spending, rate-base expectations will moderate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Some advanced treatments, such as high-intensity laser therapy and shock wave therapy, provided moderate improvements.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

But Wall Street veteran Jim Paulsen says two current disinflationary forces “may be underappreciated and could surprisingly moderate the ultimate impact higher oil prices may have on overall inflation.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Mda was more moderate in his nationalism than Lembede, and his thinking was without the racial tinge that characterized Lembede’s.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela