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moderation

[mod-uh-rey-shuhn] / ˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃən /


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Dietitian Kate Hilton previously told BBC News she recommends drinking alcohol in moderation during hot weather and alternating it with non-alcoholic drinks.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Experts, however, advise moderation — saying that regular old water and a balanced diet generally suffice against a backdrop of wellness shortcuts and health hacks.

From MarketWatch Jul. 11, 2026

Coffee enemas are likely not harmful when done in moderation, but we don’t have much more than anecdotal evidence at this point to indicate that they’re helpful either.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Hence, “some moderation in the recent upmove is likely in the near term,” they add.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

I do not want to think or write with moderation.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry




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