dampen
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“Raising rates to dampen inflation could further slow the economy. Easing rates to support growth increases the risk that higher inflation becomes persistent. For now, holding the policy rate unchanged balances those risks.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Experts warn mega IPOs like SpaceX may dampen market returns, mute multiple expansion, and dilute existing AI stock valuations.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Low-volatility stocks promise to dampen investors’ portfolio risk while nevertheless allowing them to remain invested in the stock market.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
Higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
The fact that the rumor couldn’t be confirmed did nothing to dampen its power.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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