dampened
Example Sentences
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Rising bond yields dampened stock indexes, which were mostly in the red.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Seeing his place in its current state has dampened his spirits but not his determination to rebuild.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
And once the fire is dampened down, the habitats needed to support fragile ecosystems are lost, sometimes for decades, Craig Best - National Trust general manager for the Peak District - said.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Domestic demand dampened by low income expectations remains China's "weakest link", Yue Su of The Economist Intelligence Unit told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
The saliva dampened the corners of his mouth.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
