dampening

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In addition to reducing blood sugar and spurring weight loss, the medicines are approved for reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and in testing for helping with sleep apnea and dampening addictive behaviors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Higher yields could also put more pressure on the housing market, dampening consumers’ propensity to spend, Berezin said.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Shares of Marsh and other insurance brokers have been hit for two reasons: a potential AI threat to brokerage and consulting services, and a more competitive P&C pricing environment, which is dampening revenue growth.

From Barron's • May 15, 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

“Oh, right,” Sahil said, his mood dampening noticeably as we made our way through the crowd and the noise.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon