dampen
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Additionally, rate hikes could dampen hiring because businesses may not have as much access to easy credit.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
“Higher energy prices are likely to weigh on the global economy and dampen demand for Japanese products,” particularly capital goods not related to artificial intelligence, the economist said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
A lawsuit failed to halt the event, but hot weather and thunderstorms expected to sweep across the city on Sunday could dampen the spectacle, or send some of those thousands rushing for cover.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
Nothing could dampen the vibe, not even the big bucks the attendees were spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
At his awkward attempts to dampen some gauze with the solution, Roza clucked her tongue and did it for him.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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