damper

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

But it could put a damper on the Rose Parade, beginning with the spectators camping out along Colorado Boulevard on New Year’s Eve to secure a prime viewing spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

China’s real-estate boom had turned to a bust, weighing on the economy and putting a damper on consumer spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025

Avian flu, which still threatens not only the U.S. but also flocks worldwide, would seem to be the biggest damper to investors’ appetites for Cal-Maine.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

Nothing, not even Freddy and Teddy moaning and groaning as they filed off the bus, could put a damper on today.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova