moderated
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The health benefits of tea are clear, but its consumption in processed forms like bottled tea and bubble tea should be moderated due to added sugars and preservatives.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
He has moderated his early calls for "radical change" and told AFP he wants a "respectful" relationship with US President Donald Trump.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Goldman Sachs forecasts the RatingDog manufacturing PMI to fall to 49.8 in May from 52.2 in April, as export activity indicators suggest outbound trade momentum moderated.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Beijing has moderated its diplomatic style as it likely recognised uncomfortable realities.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Caesar was one of those who wanted to gain the principality of Rome; but if he had survived and had not moderated his expenditures after doing so, he would have destroyed the power he acquired.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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