dampen
Example Sentences
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Their comments did little to dampen theorists' obsession with her case.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Exports via alternative routes and SPR releases dampen the price impact of the closed strait to some extent, the firm adds, while “price-related demand destruction is becoming an increased topic of conversation.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
That would first dampen growth and then inflation.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
Investors fretted the rise of AI agents would dampen demand for offerings from legacy software providers.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Sweat began to dampen his forehead and drip down the sides of his face.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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