moderate
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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
New research suggests that drinking a moderate amount of caffeinated coffee or tea could help lower the risk of dementia as people age.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
Let’s look at a more moderate scenario: With a 7% annual investment return, his “take it early and invest it” strategy becomes less clear.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Technology’s course over the last 1,000 years in China, Europe, and possibly the Indian subcontinent exemplifies those net effects of high, moderate, and low connectedness, respectively.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing moderate
Liberty, Equality, Vocabulary: The French Revolution
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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