Even that is seen as a modest sum compared to some of the world's major universities.

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It may be a modest sum, but it is enough to ensure that they even have meat on their plates sometimes.

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The commission is studying the policy of Norway, where all fish must be landed, and over-quota fish are bought by the state for a modest sum.

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The South Wales Central AM argued that investing a modest sum of money to attract new airlines would have a significant pay back to the economy in Wales.

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After she appealed, Parcher settled it for a modest sum.

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"We put a modest but important sum of money there to understand the market and over time I think a company like ours will be able to understand how to operate and be successful in those type of markets, " he added.

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This shows that modest savings over a long period might build to a large capital sum which can be used to help give the child a good start in life.

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