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“I am sure there has been a modicum of due diligence done by the county — but say it to us at least,” he said.

Like hundreds of families in Los Angeles who had lost everything overnight, lives upended, Hulthage and Bendix were soon tallying losses and searching for a place to live, a modicum of stability.

After studying philosophy at the University of Nottingham, he wanted to be an indie rock star and had what he calls a “modicum” of success with his band Shere Khan.

Life-affirming, or at least life-accepting, decisions are made, a modicum of understanding is reached, lovers are reconciled, goodness tends to triumph.

I used to rush in, taking on the helper role because it offered warmth and a modicum of love.