modest
Example Sentences
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Southern California saw only modest waves and the highest tsunami waves reported on state shores peaked around 4 feet in Crescent City, about 20 miles from the Oregon border, where a dock was damaged.
From Los Angeles Times
These modest benefits were most noticeable among people with nerve-related pain, also known as neuropathic pain, which can cause burning, tingling, or shooting sensations.
From Science Daily
“The markets that were once ‘pandemic darlings’ are now seeing the sharpest corrections while more traditional metros continue to post modest gains,” Godec said.
From Barron's
“The markets that were once ‘pandemic darlings’ are now seeing the sharpest corrections while more traditional metros continue to post modest gains,” Godec said.
From Barron's
Try modest changes for 30 days and keep only the ones that survive contact with real life.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
