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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

Given a modicum of hope, there’s always room to make matters worse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 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

I was relieved to see an officer command a modicum of respect and wanted Konoval to stick around, despite his tsk-ing over housekeeping.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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