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damper

[dam-per] / ˈdæm pər /
NOUN
hindrance
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"I think it really put a damper on all the watch parties," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 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

The stove was warming, with orange light showing around the lids and the soft thunder of drafty flame leaping past the open damper.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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