Sentence examples for be modest and from inspiring English sources

Most observers considered those links to be modest and uncompromising.

Whitman had been reared to be modest and self-effacing.

But the relief will be modest and temporary.

Better to be modest and realistic than to lust after unattainable dreams.

He's a calm, delicate player whose notes tend to be modest and precisely articulated.

We also believe that their discomfort will be modest and fleeting.

Rents will be modest and clerical services will be provided, she said.

Corbyn wants the reshuffle to be modest and limited in scope.

"It's going to be modest and nowhere near enough to correct the problems," Mr. Perrin said.

They are expected to be modest and obedient daughters, who will go on to become caring mothers and obedient wives.

I want to be honest about this, but I also want to be modest, and that's difficult.