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Kim Yo Jong's comments appeared to dampen hopes of a meeting this month with US President Donald Trump, who has made several overtures towards her brother, Kim Jong Un.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

"This suggests that this compound can selectively dampen escalated social conflict rather than shutting down behavior altogether."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

That could indicate that the presence of other compounds in the body might dampen free radical creation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Investors will also parse economic data, where any signs of weakness could further dampen rate-hike expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Holmes and the Williams sisters waited hours for their turn to board one of the northbound trains, but the wait did nothing to dampen their spirits.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

The backslide dampens sparks of recovery booked the previous quarter, when Kering spoke optimistically of a “marked acceleration” at Gucci that drove group sales 2% higher on year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

"To understand whether thawing permafrost ultimately amplifies or dampens climate warming, we need to consider both the carbon released from ancient soils and the carbon consumed through rock weathering."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026

Low-cost carriers rely on high customer volume to turn a profit, which has become harder to come by as the war dampens travel demand.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

Higher fuel prices also add to inflation, which in turn dampens odds of an interest-rate cut.

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

The tide pushes a low riffle through the pool, and it washes over her shins and dampens the hem of her dress.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

The violence has particularly dampened the fortunes of Riyadh Air—which started commercial flights this summer, aiming to be a key part of the kingdom’s long-term economic ambitions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

If those winds are preceded by sufficient rains, the risk of large fires is dampened.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

But hopes that the animals were headed to a better life have been dampened by a number of deaths in the group.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Leaders in Beijing have struggled for years to reverse a stubborn slump in the once-booming real estate sector, which has dampened consumer confidence and weighed on overall activity.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Salad leaves are in a bowl covered with dampened paper towels.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

"By using vitamin D analogs to engage the body's own natural system for dampening fibrotic and inflammatory responses, we can enable other therapies to do their job."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

For now, though, the innovation is dampening Wall Street’s enthusiasm for financial firms that are already adapting to a backdrop of higher-for-longer interest rates that could crimp lending.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

In an update at 08:30, it said 10 fire engines remained at the scene "dampening down any remaining hotspots".

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Higher mortgage rates are further dampening an already stagnant housing market.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

“Oh, right,” Sahil said, his mood dampening noticeably as we made our way through the crowd and the noise.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon