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as in temperate
avoiding extremes in behavior or expression
he was only a moderate drinker, generally stopping after a couple of glasses of wine
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as in central
avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas
the principal's moderate position on cell phones is that students can use them at school but only for emergencies
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as in average
being about midway between extremes of amount or size
a moderate snowfall was forecast for the region
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as in mild
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
a city that is celebrated for its moderate climate
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as in centrist
a person who holds moderate views
to the community's detriment, moderates were often shouted down at town meetings by the local hotheads
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as in to decrease
to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
the wind began to moderate as the night wore on
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as in temperance
an avoidance of extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits
the kind of person who does everything in moderation
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Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
An eGFR below 60 usually indicates moderate to severe kidney damage.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024
McCormick thanked those listening and the moderates before giving her final pitch.
—Brittany Carloni and Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
The announcements came after former Republican U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney made two trips to the battleground state to urge a split from Trump, including one moderated by conservative commentator Charlie Sykes, an outspoken Trump critic.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
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The addition of 5-percent squalane further conditions and hydrates skin, and colloidal oatmeal calms and soothes moderate itching.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
An eGFR below 60 usually indicates moderate to severe kidney damage.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
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And moderates are nostalgic for a 'simpler' and more 'civil' point in our nation’s political history.
—Brea Baker, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2024
McCormick thanked those listening and the moderates before giving her final pitch.
—Brittany Carloni and Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Oct. 2024
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His conversation will be moderated by The New Yorker‘s film critic Justin Chang in between the films.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2024
The announcements came after former Republican U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney made two trips to the battleground state to urge a split from Trump, including one moderated by conservative commentator Charlie Sykes, an outspoken Trump critic.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
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Parts of the Midwest have been deemed climate havens by city leaders and climate scientists for their protection from sea-level rise and more temperate weather near the Great Lakes.Sam Allard, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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What to Do in Chilean Patagonia The Chilean part of Patagonia, which stretches more than 1,000 miles north to south, is home to volcanos, glacial fjords, a temperate rain forest, and the highest density of pumas in the world.Jordan Harvey, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
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Israel has been battling Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, and overnight at least 19 people were injured in the central Israeli city of Tira after projectiles were launched over the border.Vasco Cotovio, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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In central Israel on Saturday, a strike fired from Lebanon hit a building in the predominantly Israeli Arab town of Tira, injuring 11 people, according to the Magen David Adom emergency service.Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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For example, only 9% of a retailer’s online assortment on average is available in stores, based on a sample set of 30 retailers, according to the report.Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
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While the 208th edition of the Almanac predicts much of the country will see average or above normal temperatures this winter, the Great Lakes region and North Central States are an exception.Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
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Market reaction may be milder if the partisan make-up of the houses of Congress remains divided between Republicans in one chamber and Democrats in the other.Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Side effects are usually mild, primarily affecting the digestive system.Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are more and more old people around me, and the number of children is decreasing.Mark Schilling, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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At Taiwan’s National Development Council, which focuses on economic development, however, a hike in tariffs is not a big threat, according to the government agency’s minister, Chin-Ching Liu, who said Taipei has decreased exports to China from 40 percent to 20 percent.Brad Dress, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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Finally, the treble was so smooth and restrained, never straying into sibilance or even a hint of distortion.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chaplin’s vivid yet restrained photos (from vineyards in Napa Valley, France’s Burgundy region, Lebanon and elsewhere) pair with Menin’s clear explanations about how and why wine grapes respond to climate changes.Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Yuma, Arizona, was the best city in the country for a family of four to be considered middle class, with a median income that's $10,000 higher than the minimum middle-class threshold.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Brookings Institution’s latest analysis shows the median Black family owns just $24,100 in wealth compared to $188,200 for white families.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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How many of us are aware of the gentle soul behind the larger-than-life triumphs of Jaws, Star Wars, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Schindler’s List?Josh Weiss, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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For more info: Colonial Williamsburg Take a virtual tour COMMENTARY: Taking a kinder, gentler tone against the rudeness of politics Civility has been absent from much of this presidential campaign.David Morgan, CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Moderate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderate. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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