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The phrase "a very modest return" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the outcome of an investment, effort, or project that yields a small or limited benefit compared to expectations.
Example: "After years of hard work, the company only saw a very modest return on their investment in new technology."
Alternatives: "a slight return" or "a minimal return".
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"If the data is weak, my guess is that stocks will have a very modest return from here," he said.
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This is not a comprehensive summary of the state of the field and is only meant to highlight the challenges for, and the very modest returns from, a large and costly antiobesity drug development programme.
It also capped interest rates, which can reach 25%, and includes only a very modest version of the key-return idea.
To discount the cash, he uses a 10% rate 3% for inflation plus a very modest 7% for the real returns he strongly believes he could get elsewhere in the stock market.
"I have dropped all claims against those tweeters with less than 500 followers, in return for a very modest donation to BBC Children In Need, which funds 2,600 projects supporting disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.
A short-term Treasury fund with an average maturity of two or three years will add maybe half a point to your aftertax return, at a very modest risk of principal loss should interest rates climb.
Mr Obama explained the essence of the deal would involve Iran halting advances of its nuclear programme and agreeing to "more vigorous inspections" in return for "a very modest amount of relief".
She expects "a very modest uptick in terms of equity returns over the next 24 months".
Children are guaranteed a place in childcare from the age of 12 months for a very modest sum, making it possible for women to return to work.
In return there would be "a very modest amount of relief that is entirely subject to reinstatement if they violate any part of this early agreement".
"In return, [we would] open up the spigot a little bit for a very modest amount of relief that is entirely subject to reinstatement if they violate the agreement," he added.
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