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But “owning the value space,” including financial stocks, may help dampen some of the volatility stirred up in the “AI complex,” he added.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026

“This is not going to dampen our dedication to building an environment where people can have fun,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

And losing to the defending champions, who also reached last season's Champions League final, was not going to dampen their spirits.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

These help to dampen the chronic, low-grade inflammation that quietly underlies heart disease, diabetes and many cancers.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026

There were stacks of paper to dampen before printing, and printed proofs to examine.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

Low-cost carriers rely on high customer volume to turn a profit, which has become harder to come by as the war dampens travel demand.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

In that case, the crisis raises inflation across developing Asia and dampens gross domestic product growth in energy-importing economies this year, but doesn’t materially undermine the region’s resilience.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026

Higher fuel prices also add to inflation, which in turn dampens odds of an interest-rate cut.

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

The reason metformin dampens exercise benefits is still being investigated.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2025

This dampens the tragic effect, and the curtain comes down on laughter.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

However, the lure of signing foreign talent will be dampened by the removal of club injury credit, which helps cover the cost of replacing an injured player.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

"The current fuel curve has dampened our expectations."

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

They also pointed to evidence that subsidized housing production dampened market-rate construction.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

The tragedy dampened what had been nationwide jubilation over the unexpected triumphs of El Tri, as Mexico’s national team is known.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026

Though the night was cold, sweat dampened my body.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin

For now, though, the innovation is dampening Wall Street’s enthusiasm for financial firms that are already adapting to a backdrop of higher-for-longer interest rates that could crimp lending.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Higher mortgage rates are further dampening an already stagnant housing market.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

However, El Niño and marine heatwaves can change the timing or force of the winds, potentially dampening coastal upwelling and reducing the availability of food for sea life along the coast.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

This fiscal stimulus, along with healthy demand for exports, were helping to boost economic expectations while the "dampening effects" of the energy shock were weaker than expected, the Ifo institute said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

She was sweating through her clothes, spots in the front of her kaftan rapidly dampening.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray