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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

Strong economic growth, spurred in part by the AI build-out, has helped to dampen demand for bonds at a time when competition for investor capital is particularly fierce.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Although investors appear to be uneasy about the leak, some analysts don’t think it will dampen sales of the game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

And losing to the defending champions, who also reached last season's Champions League final, was not going to dampen their spirits.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Her choice to prioritize family life did nothing to dampen her parents’ pride in her academic achievements.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

“Forecast cuts have been widespread as higher inflation squeezes real wages, dampens consumption and raises companies’ input costs,” Fitch economists said in a report.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

"While one will enhance stimuli that might be more uncertain or more difficult to detect, the other one kind of dampens strong stimuli that might be irrelevant."

From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2025

“What the shingles vaccine does is it dampens reactivations of latent viruses in a way that may be protecting other parts of your body,” Martin said.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2025

This dampens the tragic effect, and the curtain comes down on laughter.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

The U.S. dollar fell after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data dampened expectations for another interest-rate rise by the Federal Reserve later this month.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

However, the lure of signing foreign talent will be dampened by the removal of club injury credit, which helps cover the cost of replacing an injured player.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 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

Domestic demand dampened by low income expectations remains China's "weakest link", Yue Su of The Economist Intelligence Unit told AFP.

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

The sheriff dampened the papers with a wet handkerchief to get them apart.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

West Midlands Assistant Chief Fire Officer Simon Barry told residents the fire there was under control and they were just dampening down hot spots.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

—Bitcoin remained stronger in the wake of Friday’s weaker-than-expected U.S. nonfarm payrolls data dampening expectations for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

By comparison, modern-day insulated car interiors offer aural bliss, but they’re dampening the sound of emergency sirens, law enforcement agencies maintain.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

They strengthened throughout the night, literally dampening the spirits of the mob, putting an end to the Washington Riots of 1919.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler