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damper

[dam-per] / ˈdæm pər /
NOUN
hindrance
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"I think it really put a damper on all the watch parties," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Kenvue has denied the claims, but investors have worried they will put a damper on Tylenol sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

But it could put a damper on the Rose Parade, beginning with the spectators camping out along Colorado Boulevard on New Year’s Eve to secure a prime viewing spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

However, uneasiness over the sustainability of the AI trade persists, which could put a damper on investors’ spirits.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025

The presence of the commander always a damper.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara




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