dampen
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As a result, the Fed may need to consider taking steps to dampen demand in an effort to staunch rising inflation.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
However, he noted that a recent South Korean court ruling that could force some workers to continue working during the strike might dampen the effects of the memory crunch.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Higher oil prices are expected to dampen spending as businesses and households are squeezed by higher energy costs, but also increase Canadian export revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
If being left alone yesterday had affected them, it didn’t dampen their excitement for the coming meal They jumped around, asking if there was garlic bread.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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