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moderation

[mod-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃən /


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The era became known as the Great Moderation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

"Moderation is key to avoiding discomfort while still enjoying the possible metabolic benefits of carbonated water," he says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

"Evidence on chronic high consumption from fortified foods and long-term neurobehavioral outcomes is still sparse. Moderation, clear labelling, and attention to total daily exposure remain prudent," advises Begdache.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Through all of that, he gently brought inflation down and ushered in the Great Moderation.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

The Epistle acknowledges a Detestable Plot, and a Conspiracy: but advises Moderation, and that the Rabble may not dictate Laws to Authority; for that Licence was the Cause of the Late Rebellion.

From Citt and Bumpkin (1680) by L'Estrange, Sir Roger




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