blunted

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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

High levels of debt, narrowing profit margins, and concerns tied to circular financing arrangements among the sector’s biggest players have also blunted performance over the final weeks of the year.

From Barron's • Dec. 12, 2025

Now that Guitar was completely enthusiastic, Milkman’s own excitement was blunted.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison