moderate

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The findings from this review suggest that moderate consumption of traditional, freshly brewed tea can be beneficial, especially for preventing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Given that scenario, which is quite moderate to conservative, her portfolio would grow to nearly $2 million over the next 10 years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Ridden again by Jose Ortiz, the Kentucky Derby winner overcame a moderate pace in the Belmont Stakes and outfinished Commandment to win a thrilling Belmont Stakes by 1¼ lengths at Saratoga Race Course.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It might be argued that Scotland did not learn much about themselves against such moderate opponents, but Scotland don't need to learn any more about themselves that they do not already know.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Where population densities are moderate, as in regions occupied by food-producing tribes, no large vacant areas remain to which survivors of a defeated band can flee.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond