damper
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"I think it really put a damper on all the watch parties," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Should Powell stick around after his term ends on May 15, that could put a damper on the market, Smith said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
China’s real-estate boom had turned to a bust, weighing on the economy and putting a damper on consumer spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
Avian flu, which still threatens not only the U.S. but also flocks worldwide, would seem to be the biggest damper to investors’ appetites for Cal-Maine.
From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025
The air grew hotter and damper, as if they were plummeting into the throat of a massive dragon.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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