modestly

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In other positive news, consumer sentiment improved modestly heading into May, according to another survey.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The firm has four modestly sized single-family houses under construction and a fifth in grading.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Earlier on Monday, oil was trading modestly lower, after Tasnim News Agency reported that the U.S. appeared to accept Iran’s demand for a temporary lifting of economic sanctions during the negotiating period.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Studies suggest that periodontal therapy -- professional treatment that removes plaque, tartar, and infection below the gumline -- can modestly lower HbA1c levels.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Sophie’s father only nods modestly and says, “Thank you. So have you.”

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak