dampened
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Leaders in Beijing have struggled for years to reverse a stubborn slump in the once-booming real estate sector, which has dampened consumer confidence and weighed on overall activity.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Investor optimism in OpenAI has been dampened, writes the FT, citing a "$20bn cut to annualised revenues" as the source of discontent.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Weak U.S. jobs data, showing nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000 in September, have dampened prospects of an October rate increase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Wintermute’s expansion into the U.S. and traditional finance comes amid a nearly yearlong crypto slump that has dented prices and dampened investor sentiment for digital assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The optimism at the opening of the talks could not be dampened even by a few spoilers.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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