moderate
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The tech is not a replacement for traditional exercise, he said, though he cited research that shows EMS may offer “modest to moderate improvements in muscle strength,” especially when combined with movement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
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
A score of one to 100 means you have mild plaque; 100 to 300 indicates moderate plaque; and 300 to 1,000 is severe plaque.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
At my age, I want minimal to moderate risk.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
A moderate interpretation of the Duhem-Quine thesis leads to a mixed constructivism, in which evidence and culture each have a part to play in the construction of scientific beliefs.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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