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While some of their international guests were unfamiliar with Scottish wedding traditions, that did little to dampen their enthusiasm.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

“This is not going to dampen our dedication to building an environment where people can have fun,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 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

They could also dampen other forms of consumer and business borrowing.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 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

The likely absence of a Chinese corporate delegation dampens expectations for major business deals between the world’s two biggest economies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 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

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

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

This receptor not only affects learning but also dampens activity in parts of the brain responsible for processing visual information.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 15, 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

Investors will look for clues on the likely timing of a further rate increase, particularly after recent much weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data dampened prospects of a follow-up rate hike on Oct.

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

She propped up the broken bits of mirror against a bowl, dampened a cloth in some water, and dabbed it against the cut.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo

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

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

This fiscal stimulus, along with healthy demand for exports, were helping to boost economic expectations while the "dampening effects" of the energy shock were weaker than expected, the Ifo institute said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 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

Treasury yields fell slightly after Friday’s nonfarm payrolls data came in well below expectations, dampening prospects of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates in September.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Kendra pressed her hands over her ears, trying to augment the dampening power of the earplugs.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull