modest
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While the Green gains were more modest than those of Reform UK, they still represented the party's best election result ever.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Tatyana Travina, a 55-year-old lawyer from the western city of Yelets, said she would watch the parade -- although she acknowledged it was "very modest" compared to other years.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
Ten years later, 87 tribal operations throughout two states combined for $12.1 billion, marking a modest 1.4% increase from 2023.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
However, they expect a modest, stable print for core inflation, which strips out some volatile items.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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
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