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The mountain thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday and Tuesday but should be accompanied by wetting rains that dampen fire risk, with about a tenth of an inch of precipitation, Molina said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026

The possibility “is causing investors to consider whether incremental compute supply may dampen the data center buildout,” Luria said in emailed comments, adding that Meta is a top five customer for computing power.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

Drops in productivity, the need to shift investment to climate adaptation, and energy price hikes that dampen purchasing power all contribute to a drop in economic activity.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

“We will be tracking if this may work to dampen demand in the second quarter.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

Mark closed his eyes and nodded, did his best to slow his racing heart and dampen the panic that flared in him.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

Higher fuel prices also add to inflation, which in turn dampens odds of an interest-rate cut.

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

And this all comes with an economic cost, as the negative wealth effect dampens consumer sentiment and rising stress at the margin of the mortgage market means increased delinquency rates and reduced refinancing options.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026

This receptor not only affects learning but also dampens activity in parts of the brain responsible for processing visual information.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 2026

“What the shingles vaccine does is it dampens reactivations of latent viruses in a way that may be protecting other parts of your body,” Martin said.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025

This dampens the tragic effect, and the curtain comes down on laughter.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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

They also pointed to evidence that subsidized housing production dampened market-rate construction.

From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026

Pouring rain hasn't dampened the spirits of Scotland fans as they prepare to watch a crucial World Cup match at the country's biggest music festival.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

It doesn’t appear that the very brief run-in with the law dampened Kolek’s mood, based on the parade videos he posted on his Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

Some of the clay balls were drying out too quickly; he dampened the cloths that covered them.

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park

"These increases are likely to weigh on disposable incomes, dampening demand and posing a significant challenge to economic activity over the coming months."

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

Prices are likely to stay elevated well into the end of the year, even if a peace deal is reached, driving up inflation and dampening economic growth.

From Barron's ● May 7, 2026

In the wake of the immigration raids last summer, many of their potential patrons refrained from hosting celebrations, dampening their business.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026

This hits the economy in two ways: boosting inflation and dampening disposable income which curtails growth.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 2, 2026

And there was something else—a chill mist, which he could not see but could feel, dampening his hands and rising into his face and nose.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell