dampened
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Agency cuts have dampened “surveillance systems, early warning systems, and just the number of healthcare workers.”
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
GameStop has also been looking for ways to reignite its customer base as online gaming has dampened the relevance of the company’s bricks-and-mortar stores.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
None of this has dampened her opposition to the regime, but her feelings about the war have changed.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Weak global markets dampened sales growth, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
The confusion on Penelope’s face dampened some of Ophie’s enthusiasm, but then the older girl shook herself and grinned widely.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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