modest

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Consisting of a couple of weatherboard buildings, a general store, a caravan park and a petrol station grouped around a modest main street, Licola is one of Australia's smallest towns.

From BBC

“As flows started to reverse and markets rationalized, those spectacular numbers fell into more modest territory. Then the 2022 bear market hit,” Bespoke added, noting that many investors were now stuck with “deeply underwater positions.”

From Barron's

Like the rest of Big Tech, the company will be judged on its AI prowess, even though Apple’s investments have been relatively modest with $12 billion in capex over the past 12 months.

From Barron's

“As flows started to reverse and markets rationalized, those spectacular numbers fell into more modest territory. Then the 2022 bear market hit,” Bespoke added, noting that many investors were now stuck with “deeply underwater positions.”

From Barron's

He predicted "accelerated growth over the coming quarters," noting that even a "modest" pickup would be something to celebrate given the "significant turmoil" in international relations.

From Barron's