modestly
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While a modestly higher multiple is warranted, he says, “the revision reflects more of peer multiple dynamics and not earnings changes at this juncture.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
However, free testosterone and the free androgen index were modestly lower.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
Bill Adams, chief US economist at Fifth Third Commercial Bank, said July's CPI data was "modestly better" and kept a "narrow path open for the Fed to hold rates steady in September."
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
She admits she has worried whether dressing modestly will make it harder for her to succeed in this industry, but she finds pleasure in it too.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
He gestured modestly to the church with his cutlass.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
