dampen

Example Sentences

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It is expected to boost inflation through higher gasoline prices but also to dampen growth as consumers see a decline in discretionary spending power.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Xiaomeng Lu, a director at political consultancy Eurasia Group, says mainland Chinese tech firms are "shifting to Hong Kong" for their primary share listing as "geopolitical headwinds dampen their dreams" to float in New York.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Oil’s rise could boost inflation, but higher prices could also dampen growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Also, “reflationary risks could prevent Fed rate cuts and further dampen bullion’s appeal, leaving it vulnerable to deeper pullbacks and volatility,” the senior market analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

I lay back against the rough wood and threw my arm over my eyes, hoping the darkness might help dampen the headache.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken