damp

Example Sentences

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The track was still damp and the weather was drizzly when he went off, spinning and hitting the barrier backwards.

From BBC

I glance up to see a spot on the ceiling that looks spongy and damp.

From Literature

But BBC News has reported on many cases over the last year where work done was of such poor quality it has led to damp, black mould and, in some cases, dry rot.

From BBC

Cutbacks in spending at the major studios after a surge in streaming-fueled TV production have further damped film activity in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times

December’s export growth was likely damped by unfavorable base effects, despite sequential gains that helped widen the trade surplus, Barclays said.

From The Wall Street Journal