dampen
Example Sentences
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A pullback in federal government Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program benefits has also slightly dampened low-income spending in the most recent quarter, he said.
And this all comes with an economic cost, as the negative wealth effect dampens consumer sentiment and rising stress at the margin of the mortgage market means increased delinquency rates and reduced refinancing options.
The rain did not dampen the spirits of a hearty and colourful band of about two dozen Zimbabwe fans, who danced and sang throughout the damp afternoon to serenade their team's qualification.
From Barron's
The UK's economic growth has dampened, with a backdrop of slower hiring as businesses cut back due to higher costs.
From BBC
A powerful winter storm will soak Los Angeles and much of Southern California on Monday, dampening plans for Presidents Day and threatening thunderstorms and possible flooding through midweek.
From Los Angeles Times
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