dampened
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Agency cuts have dampened “surveillance systems, early warning systems, and just the number of healthcare workers.”
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Ford’s stock is up almost 10% over the last five days, after investors’ enthusiasm for the company’s plan to broaden its business was dampened by a broader market selloff on Friday.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
None of this has dampened her opposition to the regime, but her feelings about the war have changed.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Weak global markets dampened sales growth, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
She managed to grab an overhanging branch when she got close to shore, but the baskets got wet and even the mealie bag was dampened.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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