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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

He added that Telehouse's electricity came from wind farms in the North Sea and they had equipment to dampen sound for neighbours.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Fragile artificial-intelligence sentiment and higher borrowing costs helped dampen third-quarter dealmaking, according to Mergermarket.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

High borrowing costs are expected to dampen home-buying demand further, as people may find their monthly mortgage payments too expensive to afford, particularly as other housing costs, such as homeowners-insurance premiums, increase.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 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

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

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

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

And this all comes with an economic cost, as the negative wealth effect dampens consumer sentiment and rising stress at the margin of the mortgage market means increased delinquency rates and reduced refinancing options.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026

However, the next event will likely be milder, because today's atmosphere contains more oxygen than in the distant past, which dampens the nutrient feedback.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2025

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

“Loan demand was primarily dampened by the general level of interest rates,” the ECB said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Tuesday's 4-0 thumping of Bromley followed the 2-1 win over Doncaster which dampened the external noise.

From BBC ● 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

Suri was still asleep, but sweat dampened her brow as if she had broken into a fever.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

The satire earned only $8 million in the U.S. opening weekend, dampening the star’s best-actor prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

"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

Rising rates can make borrowing and spending less attractive, which risks dampening economic growth if consumers cut back and businesses halt investment.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Moisture clung to everything, beading on my skin and dampening my clothes.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs