dampened
Example Sentences
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"The current fuel curve has dampened our expectations."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
For McDuffie, who made $5.78 profit from her “Love Island” wager, the risk hasn’t dampened the appeal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
They also pointed to evidence that subsidized housing production dampened market-rate construction.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Constellation Brands STZ -0.41%decrease; down pointing triangle said higher gas prices and economic uncertainty dampened sales of its alcoholic beverages after a promising start in its most recent quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Neon signs flashed off and on, reflecting in the streets dampened by the light mist that had been falling steadily for some time.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
