damp
Example Sentences
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His voice echoed in the damp tunnel where the spent nuclear fuel will be buried in holes drilled into the bedrock, where it will remain harmfully radioactive for thousands of years.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
When conditions are cold and potentially damp, the balls are heavier and slower.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
UBS analysts noted that, while the first-quarter results suggest the company’s turnaround process is stabilizing, they could damp market enthusiasm.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Jill Rutter, former British civil servant and senior research fellow of the think tank UK in a Changing Europe, described his comments as "a damp squib".
From BBC • May 11, 2026
In his pockets he had the stub of a pencil, a small scratch pad, quite damp, a few coins, the keys to his house, and his penknife.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
Vocabulary lists containing damp
Vocabulary from Readings 4, Unit 1
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"Boar Out There" by Cynthia Rylant
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Vocabulary from Readings 4, Unit 1
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