dampen

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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

“Geopolitical uncertainty could weigh on confidence, influence risk perceptions and dampen discretionary travel demand,” the WTO said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The about-face in oil prices quickly helped dampen a stock-market rally.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Adam swallowed saliva to dampen his dry throat.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck