damper

Example Sentences

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But it rides on a brilliantly tuned air suspension with adaptive dampers to tie down rebellious momenta.

From The Wall Street Journal

"But, ongoing volatility in mortgage rates and fallout from the banking crisis could put a damper on spring home-buying season, particularly if credit tightening impacts mortgage availability and consumer confidence takes another hit."

From Reuters

Higher rates mean higher borrowing costs, which can put a damper on spending by both households and businesses.

From Washington Post

A light rain did nothing to put a damper on an event in which 30,000 children and adults were participating.

From Reuters

The outcome put a damper on what was a solid outing for Corbin, who was charged with two earned runs and struck out four.

From Washington Post