modest

Example Sentences

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But in the grand scheme of things, they’re modest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Investors should count on only modest returns for the coming decade in their planning.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Iain Mansfield, chief executive officer at Principality Building Society, said "modest" house price growth in Wales was likely to continue.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

He expects a muted 1Q with likely modest segment revenue growth across media, pictures music and commerce, while television advertising revenue could decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Her rooms are modest in comparison to others hidden behind the circus tents, but they are filled with books and well-worn furniture.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern