dampened
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And none of that was dampened by the score of a soccer match.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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
None of this has dampened her opposition to the regime, but her feelings about the war have changed.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
The readings offer hope for the housing market’s spring buying season, which is expected to be dampened by mortgage rates that moved sharply higher last month and continue to hover around 6.5%.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
The young man staring back at them held a torch and wore a sky-blue kaftan dampened with sweat around its neckline.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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