dampening

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Such hedges limit how much upside companies capture when oil prices rise and could have a dampening effect on additional revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

An increase of about 50,000 in February would be seen as another sign the labor market is thawing, especially given the dampening effect last month from the winter storms.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Fragmentation compels banks and asset managers to localize balance sheets and hold excess capital, constraining cross-border intermediation and dampening growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

A powerful winter storm will soak Los Angeles and much of Southern California on Monday, dampening plans for Presidents Day and threatening thunderstorms and possible flooding through midweek.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

“Oh, right,” Sahil said, his mood dampening noticeably as we made our way through the crowd and the noise.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon