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moderate

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






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Even with those limitations, the researchers concluded, "Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher occurrence of moderate to severe postoperative pain and increased opioid consumption in patients undergoing unilateral modified radical mastectomy."

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

The difference was entirely related to a higher number of patients experiencing moderate pain levels between 4 and 6.

From Science Daily • 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

This means Iran has “a moderate, if not small, capability to continue strikes,” Adm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But after years of debating people like Andrews and Clayton, he’s become more moderate.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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