dampening

Example Sentences

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Inflation and higher gas prices are dampening the national mood.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Higher yields could also put more pressure on the housing market, dampening consumers’ propensity to spend, Berezin said.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

“Higher costs are eroding household purchasing power and compressing business margins, while heightened uncertainty is dampening business confidence and investment,” the UN said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"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

He pulls the brim of his bowler hat down to better shield his eyes as he searches the dampening pavement for any sign of his notebook.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern