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"This suggests that this compound can selectively dampen escalated social conflict rather than shutting down behavior altogether."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

Investors will also parse economic data, where any signs of weakness could further dampen rate-hike expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Yes, this would dampen the jeopardy effect but what happened to Lando Norris feels like a chance card in Monopoly.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Oxford Economics predicts the new round of tariffs would dampen growth and increase prices that Canadians pay.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026

Mark closed his eyes and nodded, did his best to slow his racing heart and dampen the panic that flared in him.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

"To understand whether thawing permafrost ultimately amplifies or dampens climate warming, we need to consider both the carbon released from ancient soils and the carbon consumed through rock weathering."

From Science Daily ● Jun. 20, 2026

Low-cost carriers rely on high customer volume to turn a profit, which has become harder to come by as the war dampens travel demand.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

This sincere tone dampens much of the movie’s goofball appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

Higher fuel prices also add to inflation, which in turn dampens odds of an interest-rate cut.

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

And although this fact dampens my armpits with nervous sweat, it feels good to know she realizes I’m more than just a simple ser- vant girl.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

If those winds are preceded by sufficient rains, the risk of large fires is dampened.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Leaders in Beijing have struggled for years to reverse a stubborn slump in the once-booming real estate sector, which has dampened consumer confidence and weighed on overall activity.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Investor optimism in OpenAI has been dampened, writes the FT, citing a "$20bn cut to annualised revenues" as the source of discontent.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Rising bond yields dampened stock indexes, which were mostly in the red.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

I crossed the street to the drinking fountain, feeling the water cooling, going down, then dampened a handkerchief and swabbed my face, eyes.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

"By using vitamin D analogs to engage the body's own natural system for dampening fibrotic and inflammatory responses, we can enable other therapies to do their job."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

Higher mortgage rates are further dampening an already stagnant housing market.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

However, El Niño and marine heatwaves can change the timing or force of the winds, potentially dampening coastal upwelling and reducing the availability of food for sea life along the coast.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Two appliances remained at the scene dampening down on Monday.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Grandma weeps quietly, huge tears dampening her face.

From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes