He showed his pleasure by giving Nan a modest raise in salary, and after a month he gave her an imitation gold necklace.

The Mariners had tried for a more modest raise to $750,000.

Oddibe McDowell of Atlanta agreed to a $925,000 salary, representing a more modest raise from the the $690,000 he earned last year.

Some recent surveys of top academics show a significant majority now agree that a modest raise in the minimum wage does little to harm employment, he points out.

The city wanted to get their contracts settled - with a more modest raise - ahead of the teachers.

"If he's right, we'll give him a modest raise."

Buechele received a modest raise, from $550,000 to $775,000.

Everyone needs some modest raise, and this isn't even in accord with the cost of living.

I mention this not to ingratiate myself with the boss (although a modest raise would not be out of order).

According to this doctrine, large numbers of employers would rather let workers go than give them a modest raise.