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damper

[dam-per] / ˈdæm pər /
NOUN
hindrance
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Should Powell stick around after his term ends on May 15, that could put a damper on the market, Smith said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

“I do think it could lead to a burst of uncertainty, which could be a damper on activity.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos said he is concerned about the raids raising home prices and putting a damper on new business investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Then came the dual writers’ and actors’ strikes in 2023 that put a damper on production again.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

The air grew hotter and damper, as if they were plummeting into the throat of a massive dragon.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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