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a person in charge of a meeting the moderator should make sure that everyone gets a chance to speak

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Recent Examples of moderator IndieWire moderators will interview talent from shows across Disney’s linear and streaming portfolio. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2025 How generative AI changes moderator bots remains to be seen. John Lalor, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025 It will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St. During the event, candidates will respond to four rounds of questions as well as some rapid-fire questions posed by the moderator. Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025 The View producer Brian Teta was once again called out by EGOT-winning actress and show moderator Whoopi Goldberg live on the air. EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moderator

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“Moderator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderator. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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