in moderation
idiom
: in a way that is reasonable and not excessive : in a moderate way
She believes in doing things in moderation.
Some people say that drinking alcohol in moderation can be good for you.
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The consumption of junk food, on the other hand, seems like an activity that can be controlled by parents, and which, in moderation, might lead less directly to permanent damage.
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Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
Sweeteners All sweeteners should be consumed in moderation.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Adrenal mocktails are considered primarily safe in moderation for healthy individuals without pre-existing conditions.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
Among the others: Maintaining a healthy body weight; not consuming alcohol or consuming in moderation; eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables, and low in red and processed meat; physical activity; and regular cancer screenings.
—Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
Sweeteners All sweeteners should be consumed in moderation.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Adrenal mocktails are considered primarily safe in moderation for healthy individuals without pre-existing conditions.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 20 Jan. 2025
Among the others: Maintaining a healthy body weight; not consuming alcohol or consuming in moderation; eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables, and low in red and processed meat; physical activity; and regular cancer screenings.
—Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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“In moderation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20moderation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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