dampening

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Disruption to oil supplies and other resources such as fertiliser and aluminium due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused a spike in prices, driving up inflation and dampening consumption.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

"These increases are likely to weigh on disposable incomes, dampening demand and posing a significant challenge to economic activity over the coming months."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The situation is still precarious, says Patel, noting that “industry participants remain cautious, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could weigh on consumer confidence and spending, further dampening demand.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

In the wake of the immigration raids last summer, many of their potential patrons refrained from hosting celebrations, dampening their business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

A somber quiet fell over the woods, dampening the sound of the rushing river behind them.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman