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modicum

[mod-i-kuhm, moh-di-] / ˈmɒd ɪ kəm, ˈmoʊ dɪ- /


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Safe passes, little zeal, only a modicum of fire and emotion.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Yesterday’s short-lived euphoria reflected what one strategist called “a kind of pent-up demand for a modicum of good news.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

Bonds could provide jittery investors with a modicum of safety and income as well.

From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026

“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 ● Nov. 27, 2025

He was the only one toward whom the brute displayed any modicum of trust.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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