moderated
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Quarter-to-date trends remain constructive, with strong monetization continuing to offset softer betting activity, though the quarter’s earlier signs of handle stabilization moderated materially in week seven.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Beijing has moderated its diplomatic style as it likely recognised uncomfortable realities.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Global bond yields turned lower earlier as oil prices moderated from very high levels.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
“This result was driven in part by the company’s disciplined approach to promotional spending and the resulting moderated upgrade activity, which impacted wireless-equipment revenue,” Verizon noted in its release.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
By mid-November the weather had moderated, which is to say that it had become cold and rainy as it always is in Seattle in November.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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