moderate
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“Under moderate scenarios of climate warming and urban expansion, an additional 4.1 million residents may be at risk by mid-century,” according to the study led by UC Berkeley’s Lisa Couper.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
For a long time Musk, who became a US citizen in 2002, resisted efforts to label his politics - calling himself "half-Democrat, half-Republican", "politically moderate" and "independent".
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Overall, the subdued spending led to a slight to moderate growth pace across the country, the Fed survey found.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Overall, management expects moderate growth across all segments in FY 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
A well-known example involves the moderate correlation between milk consumption and the incidence of cancer in various societies.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
Vocabulary lists containing moderate
Liberty, Equality, Vocabulary: The French Revolution
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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