- present participle of dampen.
dampening
Example Sentences
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On Saturday, about 25 firefighters remained at the scene dampening down.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Both rich and poorer countries are grappling with declining birth rates which lead to aging societies and a shrinking workforce -- putting strain on social security systems and potentially dampening economic growth and productivity.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
In addition to reducing blood sugar and spurring weight loss, the medicines are approved for reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and in testing for helping with sleep apnea and dampening addictive behaviors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
"These increases are likely to weigh on disposable incomes, dampening demand and posing a significant challenge to economic activity over the coming months."
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
She was sweating through her clothes, spots in the front of her kaftan rapidly dampening.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
