Sentence examples for is modest when from inspiring English sources
The publicity-shy Mr. Flatt, 45, is modest when asked about his role in his company's success.
And while the overall total of 25,000 monthly uniques is modest, when you have 250 newspapers across your group, the numbers can add up.
The relative decline of majors like English is modest when accounting for the increased propensity of Americans to go to college.
But gargantuan pools and elaborate water features aside, the resort is modest when compared to some of its sprawling neighbours, with 123 luxury rooms and two residences.
Summerskill is modest when I mention it, but proud of the gains made in the nine years he's been chief executive of Stonewall.
"The Selbach-Oster is the kind of wine that is modest when you first taste it, then awakens in your mouth," she said.
Expectations were modest when D'Antoni arrived last spring.
.We were modest when we started HHB in the basement of my house.
He is being modest when he stresses the un-done nature of his work.
"That's modest when you look at other districts," he said, "but not when you're the taxpayer".
"People tend to be modest when they are asked how many hours they spend helping neighbours, or how long they spend volunteering at the local hospital," says McNabb.
