dampened
Example Sentences
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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
"The current fuel curve has dampened our expectations."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 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
They also pointed to evidence that subsidized housing production dampened market-rate construction.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
The sudden thought that something might be wrong with her body wrapped itself around her, dampened her.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
