dampening

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Both rich and poorer countries are grappling with declining birth rates which lead to aging societies and a shrinking workforce -- putting strain on social security systems and potentially dampening economic growth and productivity.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Eurozone flash purchasing managers’ surveys on Thursday were weak, dampening prospects for a eurozone interest-rate increase as early as June.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Higher yields could also put more pressure on the housing market, dampening consumers’ propensity to spend, Berezin said.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

"These increases are likely to weigh on disposable incomes, dampening demand and posing a significant challenge to economic activity over the coming months."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

And there was something else—a chill mist, which he could not see but could feel, dampening his hands and rising into his face and nose.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell