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dampen

[dam-puhn] / ˈdæm pən /




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Investors fretted the rise of AI agents would dampen demand for offerings from legacy software providers.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The downpour didn't seem to dampen fans' spirits, either.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

This could eventually dampen demand for other products and further hurt the economy, Jefferson noted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It is expected to boost inflation through higher gasoline prices but also to dampen growth as consumers see a decline in discretionary spending power.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Even Dionysus’s welcome-home speech wasn’t enough to dampen my spirits.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan




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