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damp

[damp] / dæmp /


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At the opposite end of the MPC spectrum, Alan Taylor made the case for further cuts to bring the key rate to a neutral level at which it is no longer damping activity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Remolona stressed that there is “no line in the sand” for the peso and that the BSP steps in when it’s necessary to damp price swings.

From The Wall Street Journal

When soil is damp but not completely waterlogged, nitrogen breakdown may stop midway, producing nitrous oxide instead of harmless nitrogen gas.

From Science Daily

Asked about tournament host Tiger Woods’ suggestion to reschedule the event to the summertime, Schauffele said: “Wherever it is and whatever the conditions are — dry, damp, moist — I just enjoying playing here.”

From Los Angeles Times

Developments in the region damped sentiment even as U.S. equities benefited as fears from artificial-intelligence disruption abated on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal