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Not only is the race special because it takes place on a special day, but it also has a rich, over three-decade tradition. While the Boston Marathon can declare it is the oldest road race in America, few 10K’s can claim they’ve been around longer than the Peachtree Road Race. (4) The race began modestly in 1970. (5) There were only 110 people in the race. By 1980, just ten years later, the race had grown from 110 runners to over 20,000 people and had nearly outgrown the four-lane street.
Which is the BEST meaning for modestly as it is used in the selected sentence?
A) suddenly
B) completely covering
C) showy; ostentatious
D) lack of pretentiousness; simplicity

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the answer is d. ) lack of pretentiousness; simplicity.

the paragraph says that the race started humbly with only 110 participants in 1970. because of how small it started out, d would be the best definition.

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

C)

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