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Example Sentences

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The death was confirmed by Fred Dekker, director of “The Monster Squad,” who wrote on Facebook, “Tom’s indelible performance as Frankenstein ... is a highlight of my modest filmography.”

From Los Angeles Times

Alongside his own survey of Mont Blanc published in a monumental chromolithograph is his modest diagram of its underlying crystalline structure, as if it were a faceted gem.

From The Wall Street Journal

MSG Sports also has modest earnings relative to its market value.

From Barron's

Versant, which is seen as a comparable company for Discovery, debuted at a modest equity valuation last month.

From Barron's

Even modest changes like energy-efficiency upgrades, insurance reviews or property-tax reassessments can help people reduce costs without having to change addresses.

From MarketWatch