blunted

Example Sentences

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China’s steady efforts to diversify its energy, especially in renewables, and building up its strategic petroleum reserves blunted the hit.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Without that message, the itch-relief sensation is blunted, enabling excessive scratching that can damage the skin, according to Gualdani’s team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Arteta has spoken previously about how chaos and attacking more directly were effective ways for Arsenal to create chances when Zubimendi's influence was blunted by being man-marked.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

"Metformin blunted that observation, suggesting one type of exercise intensity is not better either with the drug for blood vessel health."

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2025

The visit blunted the feeling of loneliness in him so that when he said good-bye he was at peace with himself once more.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers