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dampen

[dam-puhn] / ˈdæm pən /




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As a result, remote work doesn’t just dampen young employees’ day-to-day experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Changes in the Fed’s balance sheet could also act to effectively restrict financial conditions and dampen demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has attempted to dampen growing diplomatic tensions between Kyiv and Warsaw.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

High lending rates tend to dampen economic growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

The fact that the rumor couldn’t be confirmed did nothing to dampen its power.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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