dampen
Example Sentences
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As a result, remote work doesn’t just dampen young employees’ day-to-day experience.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
This season’s shrinking vacation marks a shift for many Americans, who for years have refused to let inflation and tariffs dampen their travel plans, said Geoff Freeman, chief executive of the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
Drops in productivity, the need to shift investment to climate adaptation, and energy price hikes that dampen purchasing power all contribute to a drop in economic activity.
From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026
The 1-1 draw in Monday's match didn't dampen their spirits, with some fans climbing onto their friends' shoulders and waving huge Egyptian flags.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
As soon as the moon finishes passing the sun, my blood rushes into my ears and my palms dampen with sweat.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Vocabulary lists containing dampen
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