modestly
Example Sentences
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She admits she has worried whether dressing modestly will make it harder for her to succeed in this industry, but she finds pleasure in it too.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
“Overall, we see this as a neutral to modestly positive print and expect the shares could outperform today,” they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Eating one avocado each day may modestly reduce heart disease risk in adults with obesity, according to new research led by scientists in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
On average, research shows that having nondegree credentials can modestly help a person in the job market, said Van Noy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Sister, he wants—” but no more does Albert know how to express it modestly and decently.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
