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[mod-ist] / ˈmɒd ɪst /




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Cal Fire still holds a modest annual budget for wildfire mitigation work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The stock enjoyed a modest bump in Wednesday’s session, but that announcement was the only major news for the company this week.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“ATS’ outlook for modest revenue growth in F2027 is a little disappointing, but it expects 50bps-75bps of F2027 margin improvement, supported by a transportation restructuring,” Radbourne says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

As modest as his account is, Lambert didn't give Zidane an inch and that was the platform for Dortmund to engineer a 3-1 win over the reigning champions.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Her modest gray dress had a “white Puritan collar and cuffs.”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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