dampened

Example Sentences

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It doesn’t appear that the very brief run-in with the law dampened Kolek’s mood, based on the parade videos he posted on his Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

The prolonged war has meanwhile dampened drivers’ desire to splash out on new cars around the world, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Agency cuts have dampened “surveillance systems, early warning systems, and just the number of healthcare workers.”

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Stocks opened in the red as rising bond yields and oil prices dampened investor sentiment.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

He took a stamp, dampened it on a small sponge, stuck it on my envelope with a dramatic flourish and said, “Any kind of special occasion?”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly