modest
Example Sentences
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The best results can come from “modest updates, decluttering and making sure the home reaches the broadest pool of buyers — not just investors or private networks.”
From MarketWatch
Exports may see a modest near-term technical rebound from an improvement in U.S.-China ties, though recovery is expected to be more gradual than strong, he added.
Real wage growth has been modest for many years, effectively locking large cohorts into limited income gains.
North America will see modest growth in the quarter, while the trends in China should track the second quarter.
From Barron's
That main room is “grand and nice and modern … while still being modest,” said Gustav, and he’ll have his own bedroom after sharing one with his brother.
From Los Angeles Times
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