dampened

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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

The crisis has also dampened consumer sentiment at a time when Chinese officials are pushing for a new growth model driven more by domestic spending rather than investment.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Portfolio flows remained negative in March, with around $12.5 billion in outflows, as geopolitical uncertainty dampened global risk appetite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The ONS said supermarket sales fell back from January, while household goods retailers saw demand dampened due to February's wet weather.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Lee dampened his tongue in the black brew.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck