dampening
Example Sentences
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Both rich and poorer countries are grappling with declining birth rates which lead to aging societies and a shrinking workforce -- putting strain on social security systems and potentially dampening economic growth and productivity.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
Eurozone flash purchasing managers’ surveys on Thursday were weak, dampening prospects for a eurozone interest-rate increase as early as June.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
"These increases are likely to weigh on disposable incomes, dampening demand and posing a significant challenge to economic activity over the coming months."
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
In the wake of the immigration raids last summer, many of their potential patrons refrained from hosting celebrations, dampening their business.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
I end up just dampening a strip of bandage and placing it on his forehead.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
