modest
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Cal Fire still holds a modest annual budget for wildfire mitigation work.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
For the same reason, the White House is comparatively modest next to the palaces of less-consequential nations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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
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
Normally modest to a fault, she covered her triumphs in detail, adding that “my own experience has been unique.”
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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