modestly

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Appeared in the March 18, 2026, print edition as 'Stocks Advance Modestly, Brent Is Highest Since ’22'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Modestly, Nash ultimately attributes his do-over to a lack of confidence and communication skills after mostly working in special effects and makeup for several years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024

Modestly profitable, the company aims for $4 million in revenues this year.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2022

Modestly titled, Dug Dug, echoing the thumping sound of a Royal Enfield motorcycle first made in the English town of Redditch, Worcestershire, more than a century ago, the film has a fairy tale plot.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2021

Modestly, and subsisting on the goodwill of others.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman