damper

Example Sentences

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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

Then there’s the question of protecting teams against the threat of their prized assets’ getting hurt—a complicated issue that has already put a damper on the WBC before the first pitch has even been thrown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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

Even if there aren’t any more cockroaches, the credit scare could still put a damper on the economy.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

“Hate to put a damper on your triumph, Shenice,” he says.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone