dampen
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“Raising rates to dampen inflation could further slow the economy. Easing rates to support growth increases the risk that higher inflation becomes persistent. For now, holding the policy rate unchanged balances those risks.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
And Tusk is seeking to dampen the spat, appealing to both Zelensky and Nawrocki to have "a direct and honest conversation" before things spiral out of hand.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“The coming IPO wave may dampen forward market returns, mute further multiple expansion, and possibly interrupt sector trends,” wrote strategists at BCA Research.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Low-volatility stocks promise to dampen investors’ portfolio risk while nevertheless allowing them to remain invested in the stock market.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
As soon as the moon finishes passing the sun, my blood rushes into my ears and my palms dampen with sweat.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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