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The phrase "a modest difference was found" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts such as research findings, surveys, or comparisons where a small or insignificant difference has been observed.
Example: "In the study, a modest difference was found between the two groups in terms of their performance metrics."
Alternatives: "a slight difference was observed" or "a small difference was detected".
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Only a modest difference was found for those who had previously worked as nursing assistants.
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Only modest differences were found in PPV levels and sensitivity across the sites.
Wide ethnic differences were found.
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A modest negative association was found with HCV markers.
A more modest effect was found for lung cancer.
A few modest differences can be found.
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