dampened
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The war in Iran and subsequent rise in oil prices have led to worries about inflation and dampened expectations for the spring home-buying season.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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
And none of that was dampened by the score of a soccer match.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The strongest reason for optimism is that many of the headwinds that dampened prices over the past six months are finally starting to ease.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
Once Cora walked into its influence, the sound of the splashing water dampened the street noise, lifting her into the auspices of the museum.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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