dampen
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Higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
While the players were devastated at the loss in the final in Budapest, Hungary on Saturday, that did not dampen the celebrations on Sunday.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“We are now less optimistic that Cathay can fully pass through higher fuel costs to consumers,” she adds, noting that a full pass-through would dampen passenger demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
“We want to get rid of the cyclicality or at least dampen the cyclicality,” Goeckeler said.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Her choice to prioritize family life did nothing to dampen her parents’ pride in her academic achievements.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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