dampened
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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 dollar rose as concerns about renewed tensions in the Iran war dampened risk sentiment and lifted oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
None of this has dampened her opposition to the regime, but her feelings about the war have changed.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
A cold drizzle has dampened the sidewalk, and as I step outside, I’m hit with a blast of chilly night air.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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