dampen spirits
Example Sentences
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That potential challenge has done little to dampen spirits in Milei's camp, delighted at far exceeding pollster estimates of around one-fifth of the vote in the primary.
From Reuters ● Aug. 14, 2023
Glasgow Green turned to mud following heavy showers, though it did little to dampen spirits.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2023
Cool gray weather, along with an occasional rain shower, did little to dampen spirits.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 24, 2022
Not even an electrical failure in the first quarter, which forced officials to use a hand-held air horn instead of the venue’s buzzer, could dampen spirits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2017
Melting wages and benefits do dampen spirits, up to a point.
From New York Times ● Dec. 5, 2011
