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moderation

[mod-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃən /


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And still others are buying into the trend of moderation, opting for nonalcoholic beverages instead of alcohol.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

The company also said it would review its content moderation processes.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

A recent rollback in content moderation on social-media platforms like Instagram is exacerbating the trend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

That would mean some moderation in energy markets, easing inflation expectations and, ideally, lower interest rates, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

It ended, again in a gesture of ostentatious moderation, with the unadorned signature: “G. Washington, United States.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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