dampen
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The central bank raised the official cash rate to 4.35% at its May 5 board meeting, delivering a third consecutive 25 basis-point increase in an effort to dampen spending amid rising inflationary pressures.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Many economists say this leaves India with little choice but to accept some economic pain: external shocks such as higher oil prices inevitably push up costs, weaken currencies and dampen consumer demand.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
That could dampen appetite for the longest form of U.S. government debt available on the market.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
The wealth management focus has helped dampen the volatility of the company’s returns.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Unwisely, I tried to dampen Madame Crommelynck's disgust.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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