dampen
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Higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
However, he noted that a recent South Korean court ruling that could force some workers to continue working during the strike might dampen the effects of the memory crunch.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Many economists say this leaves India with little choice but to accept some economic pain: external shocks such as higher oil prices inevitably push up costs, weaken currencies and dampen consumer demand.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
The move may dampen volume demand, but high international gold prices will likely outweigh that.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Holmes and the Williams sisters waited hours for their turn to board one of the northbound trains, but the wait did nothing to dampen their spirits.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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