Sentence examples for has improved modestly from inspiring English sources

Consumer spending remains tepid, though it has improved modestly in recent months.

Japan's economy has improved modestly for the last five months, but recession-weary consumers remain hesitant to spend.

Mr. Santorum performed strongly in the Thursday debate and his standing has improved modestly in the polls.

Although the economic outlook has improved modestly since the March meeting, partly reflecting some easing of financial market conditions, economic activity is likely to remain weak for a time.

Home buyers searching for jumbo loans will notice a slight drop in interest rates but will have to shop around, said Larry A. Goldstone, president and chief operating officer at Thornburg, based in Santa Fe, N.M. "The market has improved modestly and it is certainly not deteriorating," Mr. Goldstone said.

Since the end of last summer's debt ceiling battle, his approval ratings have gradually ticked up, the economy has improved modestly and his potential rivals for the presidency have bloodied one another in ways that make him look more appealing by comparison.

Readings on core inflation have improved modestly in recent months.

Harvests have improved modestly in recent years, but rusting farm machinery is useless without spare parts or fuel.

Economic conditions have improved modestly since the Fed began its latest round of asset purchases last September.

After moderating earlier this year partly in response to the substantial rise in energy prices, output growth appears to have regained some traction, and labor market conditions have improved modestly.

The central bankers indicated that "some inflation risks remain" but also pointed out that "readings on core inflation have improved modestly this year".