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Kim Yo Jong's comments appeared to dampen hopes of a meeting this month with US President Donald Trump, who has made several overtures towards her brother, Kim Jong Un.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

An increasingly split stock market, with AI stocks on one side and everything else on the other, could also be helping to dampen daily swings, DeSimone added.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

The result suggests consumer consumption continues to support economic growth in Canada despite worries the spike in energy prices and renewed trade tensions between Ottawa and Washington may dampen sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

"This suggests that this compound can selectively dampen escalated social conflict rather than shutting down behavior altogether."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

As soon as the moon finishes passing the sun, my blood rushes into my ears and my palms dampen with sweat.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

"To understand whether thawing permafrost ultimately amplifies or dampens climate warming, we need to consider both the carbon released from ancient soils and the carbon consumed through rock weathering."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026

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

A higher interest-rate environment typically dampens the appeal of nonyielding assets like gold.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

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

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

The mood was also dampened by a fresh lift in oil prices, extending Thursday's gains after plunging on the midterm results amid hopes for an end to the Iran war.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

If those winds are preceded by sufficient rains, the risk of large fires is dampened.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Tuesday's 4-0 thumping of Bromley followed the 2-1 win over Doncaster which dampened the external noise.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

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

His hands were shaking and a cold perspiration dampened his forehead.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

However, market conditions in China remain difficult, dampening hopes for the sector’s revival.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

"By using vitamin D analogs to engage the body's own natural system for dampening fibrotic and inflammatory responses, we can enable other therapies to do their job."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

In an update at 08:30, it said 10 fire engines remained at the scene "dampening down any remaining hotspots".

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Because in the next instant, time moves like a viscous liquid, dampening all sound.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed