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modicum

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


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That would require the film to be conceived, shot and edited with even a modicum of foresight.

From Salon Apr. 25, 2026

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

From Barron's Mar. 3, 2026

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 Jan. 2, 2026

At least not without a modicum of heartbreak.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 23, 2025

It's like I'm slowly gaining a modicum of respect.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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