dampened
Example Sentences
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He noted, for instance, the E. coli outbreak in spinach in 2006 dampened sales for years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 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
For McDuffie, who made $5.78 profit from her “Love Island” wager, the risk hasn’t dampened the appeal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 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
A printer’s helper places the inked copper plate face-up on the big press with a dampened piece of paper over it.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
