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damper

[dam-per] / ˈdæm pər /
NOUN
hindrance
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There are also fears that geopolitical concerns will put a potential damper on the excitement of a cruise.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 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

However, uneasiness over the sustainability of the AI trade persists, which could put a damper on investors’ spirits.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025

She nodded and said they should close the damper when forty-five minutes had gone by.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson




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