modest

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Officials made fairly modest changes to the post-meeting statement explaining their decision, retaining language that has typically signaled openness to further moves without suggesting any hurry to make them.

From The Wall Street Journal

But despite the hype, the effect of the deal on the global economy will likely be modest.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a gesture of solidarity, a modest number of military personnel were deployed to Greenland this month by a handful of European countries including France.

From Barron's

When income, career stability and a large portion of net worth are tied to a single company, even a modest downturn can have an outsize impact on financial goals.

From MarketWatch

“I’m just telling you I’m available for consultation…for a modest fee, of course.”

From Literature