moderate
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Sales in the U.S. increased for the third consecutive month, rising by a double-digit percentage while European deliveries remained steady with moderate growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
This was intended as a practical, moderate solution to the economic hardships of the era.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Australian authorities issue daily fire danger ratings displayed on roadside boards and social media that range from "moderate" to "catastrophic".
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Research has shown that it can be a time-efficient way to reduce overall body fat and visceral fat compared with continuous exercise performed at a moderate intensity.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
It slowed to a moderate clip once they reached the island’s shore.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
Among self-described moderates, Talarico’s lead is even more pronounced, with the Democrat ahead 54% to 20%.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
He moderates his earnings forecasts on some revenue slippage into future periods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
But it’s true that some moderates are feeling burned.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
The surprisingly strong first-quarter earnings season helps support that view, and similar momentum could continue in coming quarters, even if growth moderates from recent levels.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
The prospect of a united front between Africans and Indians, between moderates and radicals, greatly worried them.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
And while valuations for those chip names have moderated, implied future growth keeps rising, remaining well below dot-com peaks.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Inflation moderated even excluding the volatile food and energy categories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
In a discussion moderated by “Master of None” actor Lena Waithe, Prince-Bythewood and the cast talked about the making and almost-not-making of the film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
The New York Times heralded Mullin’s “warmer and fuzzier tone” during his confirmation hearing as a “sign that the administration wants to project a more moderated approach.”
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
Time had moderated his early impulse for growth and he was a man of average height marked by smallpox scars, but his amazing power for manual destruction remained intact.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Candidates could consider moderating their message to attract orphaned voters, though that can be perilous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Beyond moderating calories, age-old advice aimed at keeping dogs healthy into old age, including staying current on vaccines and preventive care, and keeping dogs mentally and socially engaged still stands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The bank says feedback from dealers points to exceptionally strong demand for special models and core combustion-powered cars, and moderating declines in hybrid residual values, with one dealer describing the collector market as “insane.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
All these challenges will result in worldwide GDP growth moderating from 3.3% in 2025 to 2.9% in 2026, according to the OECD.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Nuah is behind me, being Mr. Nice Guy and not passing me but moderating his pace.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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