- present participle of dampen.
dampening
Example Sentences
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"By using vitamin D analogs to engage the body's own natural system for dampening fibrotic and inflammatory responses, we can enable other therapies to do their job."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026
Rising rates can make borrowing and spending less attractive, which risks dampening economic growth if consumers cut back and businesses halt investment.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
All of this could eventually create problems for the stock market by dampening economic growth, Rosenberg said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Treasury yields fell slightly after Friday’s nonfarm payrolls data came in well below expectations, dampening prospects of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates in September.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
She squared her shoulders, nervous sweat dampening her skin, and opened the door.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
