dampen
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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
The enforcement actions also discouraged trading platforms from listing some tokens that the SEC might have considered to be securities, helping to dampen their prices.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Appointees adapt to the committee’s norms, and the committee’s norms dampen the influence of any one voice.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Sweat began to dampen his forehead and drip down the sides of his face.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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