dampener
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Offensive lineman Kevin Dotson, 30, wears a guardian cap on his helmet during practices and games but said that, “it’s almost like a placebo effect” and was “more of a dampener than a savior.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
U.S. stocks were lower, with the Nasdaq bearing the brunt of the declines, as a hotter-than-expected September inflation report put a dampener on the mood in markets .
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Despite some positive signs in past months, the export data provides a dampener that indicates a turnaround may not be quick.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
However, it may put a dampener on outdoor plans over the weekend.
From BBC ● May 23, 2025
"Well, and did it sound any different from what it did last year, and the year before, and the year before that?" inquired in measured, world-wearied tones the dampener of ardors.
From Our Friend John Burroughs by Clara Barrus
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