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moderation

[mod-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃən /


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Experts, however, advise moderation — saying that regular old water and a balanced diet generally suffice against a backdrop of wellness shortcuts and health hacks.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

Coffee enemas are likely not harmful when done in moderation, but we don’t have much more than anecdotal evidence at this point to indicate that they’re helpful either.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Ads on Instagram are only published after first being approved by its moderation technology.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

Hence, “some moderation in the recent upmove is likely in the near term,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

You won’t find Copernicus, or Kepler, or Galileo praising moderation, impartiality, industry; but then Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo are primarily mathematicians.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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