Example Sentences

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The troop withdrawal comes as an Israeli delegation is expected to fly to Qatar which has been moderating talks between the two sides in the Gaza war.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2025

Still, the pace of hiring nationally has been moderating from even stronger levels last year, and wage gains slowed in February.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2024

The U.S. home improvement market has been moderating this year, with consumers going slow on big home remodeling and discretionary projects, while spending mostly on essential jobs as household budgets get stretched amid inflation worries.

From Reuters • Nov. 21, 2023

However, global growth in trade has been moderating at a time when a new wave of coronavirus cases in many countries could stall recoveries from the pandemic.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 16, 2021

I am thankful to say that the temperature has been moderating a little, and life about me has been active.

From On the Edge of the War Zone From the Battle of the Marne to the Entrance of the Stars and Stripes by Aldrich, Mildred