Sentence examples for modest alternative from inspiring English sources

But Mr. Marker rejected the term and proposed a more modest alternative: "ciné, ma vérité" ("Cinema, my truth").

MOCA originated in 1981 as a modest alternative space for local artists; Ms. Clearwater was hired as chief curator in 1994.

Even the flatbreads (Tuscany's version of pizza) were special -- and also a modest alternative ($9.50 to $13) to the pricier, upscale menu.

As a more modest alternative, he suggested mixing desalinated water with current supply to dilute costs, with desalination supplying perhaps 20 percent of total agricultural use.

The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, known as the DREAM Act, was presented several years ago as a modest alternative to the round of comprehensive immigration reform that was stalled in Congress at the time.

Meanwhile, the Mets yesterday reached an agreement with Karim Garcia, a more modest alternative to Guerrero, on a one-year contract guaranteeing him $800,000 pending a physical next week.

But his modest alternative--asking G20 members to monitor each other as they carry out their own priorities--would seem largely redundant.

Regulators are are now huddling to discuss more modest alternatives.

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DealBook » In an Effort to Curb Money Market Funds, a Plan B Is Considered | After the Securities and Exchange Commission called off an overhaul, other regulators may have to rely on more modest alternatives, Mr. Eavis and Mr. Popper reported.

But after being surprised by the suddenness of the S.E.C.'s decision, numerous agencies were huddling to discuss whether they could carry out such bold moves or would have to rely on more modest alternatives, people with knowledge of the deliberations said.