dampen

Example Sentences

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tried to dampen speculation the deficit would grow.

From MarketWatch

Even a washout against Ireland could not dampen their spirits.

From Barron's

“For now, the uncertain geopolitical backdrop continues to dampen risk sentiment,” the head of Markets Research says in commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal

The economically sensitive sectors are particularly vulnerable to higher interest rates because higher borrowing costs typically dampen consumer demand and capital spending.

From MarketWatch

A pullback in federal government Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program benefits has also slightly dampened low-income spending in the most recent quarter, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal