dampened
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Wintermute’s expansion into the U.S. and traditional finance comes amid a nearly yearlong crypto slump that has dented prices and dampened investor sentiment for digital assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
And once the fire is dampened down, the habitats needed to support fragile ecosystems are lost, sometimes for decades, Craig Best - National Trust general manager for the Peak District - said.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
They also pointed to evidence that subsidized housing production dampened market-rate construction.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
The tragedy dampened what had been nationwide jubilation over the unexpected triumphs of El Tri, as Mexico’s national team is known.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
His hands were shaking and a cold perspiration dampened his forehead.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
