was moderating
- past progressive of moderate.
Example Sentences
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But for most of that stretch it was moderating or reasonably expected to continue making progress.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
“Ms. Good should be alive today. David, that could have been you, the way they’re conducting themselves,” he said to Huerta, who was moderating the event.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2026
The company gave no profit guidance except that growth in Australian food sales, its main earnings driver, remained strong although inflation was moderating.
From Reuters ● Aug. 23, 2023
Growth, which was moderating, has recently shown signs of strength.
From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2023
By that time the night had set in; the gale was moderating; the stars had come out, and there seemed every prospect of a speedy and favourable change in the weather.
From The Hot Swamp by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
