dampen

Example Sentences

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The ONS said supermarket sales fell back from January, while household goods retailers saw demand dampened due to February's wet weather.

From BBC

Governments will also be rebuilding stockpiles they have released to dampen prices.

From Barron's

Governments will also be rebuilding stockpiles they have released to dampen prices.

From Barron's

“Higher energy prices will further dampen appetite for rate cuts, but widespread hikes remain unlikely,” the economists said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Tightening monetary policy in response to a short-lived disruption would only dampen growth without materially improving near-term inflation outcomes,” Breman added.

From The Wall Street Journal