Word: modestly
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...little interest in listening to the poor, even in the midst of famine. This political observation gave rise to what might be called Sen's Law: shortfalls in food supply do not cause widespread deaths in a democracy because vote-seeking politicians will undertake relief efforts; but even modest food shortfalls can create deadly famines in authoritarian societies...
...That sounds fine, but as a Clinton foreign policy triumph, the Wye summit has been underwhelming. "It required extraordinary effort and energy to produce a very modest agreement," says TIME State Department correspondent Dean Fischer. "But that modest agreement is nonetheless essential to get the process back on track so that the Israelis and Palestinians can address the really sticky issues." And whatever others Netanyahu decides to throw into...
...Amidst the apocalyptic clamor surrounding the millennium, this six-week series represents a modest attempt to slow the pace of celebration and anxiety," said Ann Pellegrini '86, assistant professor of English. "En route to the 21st century, we ask how women and gender might help us to think and enact the future with a feminist critical difference...
...conclusion of the Wye talks is unlikely to give Clinton much to crow about: "Even if they succeed it will be a very modest achievement for the amount of time, energy and prestige the President has invested in this effort," says Fischer. "It mostly just ensures that this troubled peace process can continue...
Alcohol may put women in the mood, but it won't help them conceive. A study of 100 women shows that even relatively modest amounts--one drink a week or less--can reduce a woman's odds of conceiving that month by 40%. Add a cup or more of coffee every day, and the chances drop even further...