Sentence examples for modest consider from inspiring English sources

If those number sound modest, consider this: Each of the 8 million people spared a premature death because they never smoked, or quit smoking early, gained, on average, almost 20 years of life.

And while the crowds were friendly, they were surprisingly modest considering the rarity of the event.

The November inflow was about $10 billion, but Lipper characterized that as "modest," considering the climb of about 22percentt in major stock market indexes from Oct. 10 through November.

Of brick and limestone, it was modest considering its designers: John Carrère and Thomas Hastings, who were at that time working on the New York Public Library, and were generally known for opulent architecture.

In doing so, we found that while the prices are downright modest, considering the scale and elaborateness of the surroundings, the portions are in keeping with the mammoth size of the room: each platter served two easily.

And the increase in Congress's share, from 26.5% in 2004 to 28.5%, was quite modest considering that, with fewer allies than in 2004, it contested 23 more seats.

Walcott's record at Southampton between his senior debut in September 2004 and his departure in January 2006 was surprisingly modest, considering the £12 million ($18.8 million) that it took to lure him to the Emirates Stadium.

"Tor's budget remains modest considering the number of people involved and the impact we have.

If it is the latter login problem then the 360 number is still insanely modest considering the massive size of Facebook.

Overall, EMBI lost 8%, modest considering all the emerging- market turmoil and a fraction of its loss during the tequila-effect days.

The decline seems modest considering that stock trading was curbed for a week and the attack on the World Trade Center caused unprecedented and still uncounted insurance claims.