Sentence examples for modest and appropriate from inspiring English sources

As a corrective he proposes the Jamesian model of asking "three modest and appropriate questions": What is the artist trying to do?

The authors called the New Start treaty signed by President Obama "a modest and appropriate continuation of the Start I treaty that expired almost a year ago," a treaty initiated by Mr. Reagan.

Iodine intake should be modest and appropriate.

JUDITH: Completely ladylike, not too young, She seems to have a charming sense of proportion QUESTION FROM OSCARALBEE : modest, simple and appropriate for her.

Interestingly, the International Skating Rulebook states that figure skating costumes "must be modest, dignified and appropriate for athletic competition ― not garish or theatrical in design," according to ESPN.

Wear clothing that is modest, clean, and appropriate for the activities you will be doing with the children.

"Their stock sales were modest -- and entirely appropriate -- steps to diversify their assets," said John Spiegel, a Los Angeles attorney who represents five former New Century executives.

Topics in preclinical research include the principle of "modest translational distance" and appropriate animal models.