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dampen

[dam-puhn] / ˈdæm pən /




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Nothing could dampen the vibe, not even the big bucks the attendees were spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

As a result, the Fed may need to consider taking steps to dampen demand in an effort to staunch rising inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

She wrote a quick effusive thank-you note and gave it to the driver; if Ezeka had done this to further show how superior he was, it did not dampen her pleasure.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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