In recent days, there have been a few modest signs of progress.

The central bank said the economy had begun to show modest signs of recovery.

Technically, such pictures are banned, and their display is a modest sign of tolerance by the authorities.

There are modest signs of progress, but it's slow progress.

Aside from the square gas tank on the roof, and a modest sign, the bus looks like the standard model.

The oil industry is showing modest signs of recovery, but it will never provide the support it once did, officials say.

There are modest signs of progress on that front.

Despite some modest signs of life recently, its problems continue.

On the other hand, the bed-and-breakfasts had modest signs that simply said, "Sorry."

Nonetheless, some of operations are already showing modest signs of success.