modicum

Example Sentences

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Yes, traders may be overweight the sector, and parts are richly valued in terms of price-to-earnings multiples, but such factors have caused only a modicum of exposure reduction by investors so far.

From MarketWatch

At least not without a modicum of heartbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Eternity” understands the desperation for a modicum of autonomy in this world, yet cleverly reminds viewers that having a choice doesn’t necessarily make life any easier.

From Salon

All that matters, she said, "is who stays longer and who provides some modicum of security and justice when they're in place."

From Barron's

This could get grisly, but let's hope there's a modicum of football played at Hampden.

From BBC