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moderates

  • plural
    of moderate.
    moderate
    adjective
    kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense.
  • present tense form
    of moderate (3rd person singular).
    moderate
    adjective
    kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense.

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“It’s not clear that any of these reforms helped elect more moderates or limit polarization,” said Rick Hasen, a professor of law and political science at UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

Among self-described moderates, Talarico’s lead is even more pronounced, with the Democrat ahead 54% to 20%.

From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026

But it’s true that some moderates are feeling burned.

From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026

The dollar weakened as demand for safe-haven assets moderates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026

It was obvious that they regarded us, the Rivonia Trialists, as moderates.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela