dampen

Lineage has wrapped portions of the building with a temporary material that’s meant to contain debris, reduce odors and dampen noise during the remediation process.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

The possibility “is causing investors to consider whether incremental compute supply may dampen the data center buildout,” Luria said in emailed comments, adding that Meta is a top five customer for computing power.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

Changes in the Fed’s balance sheet could also act to effectively restrict financial conditions and dampen demand.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

This season’s shrinking vacation marks a shift for many Americans, who for years have refused to let inflation and tariffs dampen their travel plans, said Geoff Freeman, chief executive of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

Sweat began to dampen his forehead and drip down the sides of his face.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

This sincere tone dampens much of the movie’s goofball appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

Higher fuel prices also add to inflation, which in turn dampens odds of an interest-rate cut.

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

The reason metformin dampens exercise benefits is still being investigated.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2025

“What the shingles vaccine does is it dampens reactivations of latent viruses in a way that may be protecting other parts of your body,” Martin said.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025

The tide pushes a low riffle through the pool, and it washes over her shins and dampens the hem of her dress.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

They also pointed to evidence that subsidized housing production dampened market-rate construction.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

Pouring rain hasn't dampened the spirits of Scotland fans as they prepare to watch a crucial World Cup match at the country's biggest music festival.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

The prolonged war has meanwhile dampened drivers’ desire to splash out on new cars around the world, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026

Stocks opened in the red as rising bond yields and oil prices dampened investor sentiment.

From Barron's ● May 21, 2026

I rushed to the bathroom and dampened a cloth from Mama’s clean rags bin.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon

Inflation and higher gas prices are dampening the national mood.

From Barron's ● May 26, 2026

Higher yields could also put more pressure on the housing market, dampening consumers’ propensity to spend, Berezin said.

From MarketWatch ● May 20, 2026

"These increases are likely to weigh on disposable incomes, dampening demand and posing a significant challenge to economic activity over the coming months."

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

In the wake of the immigration raids last summer, many of their potential patrons refrained from hosting celebrations, dampening their business.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026

She squared her shoulders, nervous sweat dampening her skin, and opened the door.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo