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Moderation

Word:
Moderation
Definition: "To delay the inevitable"
The strategic act of stalling or mitigating a process simply to delay an inevitable outcome. It is the illusion of control applied to an unstoppable force.
"He told the board he was practicing moderation with the budget, but everyone knew he was just trying to delay the inevitable bankruptcy.”
by Solovino February 26, 2026
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