blunted

Example Sentences

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The formula still entertains, sure, but its bite has been blunted by the weight of copycats that came after the first installment.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 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

Data from Bank of America, in fact, indicates that each time a 10-month rally of 10% or more was blunted by a November pullback, S&P 500 gains for December averaged around 4.1%.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

Iron Emmett’s lads were well at it in the yard, blunted swords slamming into shields and ringing against one another.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin