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

GameStop has also been looking for ways to reignite its customer base as online gaming has dampened the relevance of the company’s bricks-and-mortar stores.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

They laid him out on the carpet and dampened his forehead until the doctor came.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck