Still another reason for the greater moderation among the Soviets, diplomats said, is a reluctance to be seen as slavishly following the American lead.

He was partly instrumental in bringing about the suppression of the Jesuits, and acted with greater moderation than is generally allowed.

The arguments were not to be put in an insulting or irritating way, but calmly and with great moderation.

After a 20-year boom - the "great moderation" - the consequences of barely trammelled market power have been visited upon us.

Nonetheless, this extraordinarily large ensemble is used with great moderation by the composer.

In the bitter religious controversies of the time Anglesey showed great moderation and toleration.

Bell's face was pale as he muttered, "You're showing great moderation again!

Mr President, I urge greater moderation in the tone of this report.

The Japanese at first behaved with great moderation.