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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

Should Powell stick around after his term ends on May 15, that could put a damper on the market, Smith said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 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

Avian flu, which still threatens not only the U.S. but also flocks worldwide, would seem to be the biggest damper to investors’ appetites for Cal-Maine.

From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025

“Sorry about that, guys. He put a damper on my fun surprise now, didn’t he?”

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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