damp

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The ECB expects 2026 inflation to average 2.6%, above its 2% target, and noted declining confidence will likely damp growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The Riksbank expects the conflict to damp near-term growth somewhat and lift inflation as a result of higher energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

It smelled faintly damp — a mingling of industrial carpet cleaner and coffee that had been sitting on a warming plate too long.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

At the same time, it’s in the interest of both hyperscalers and regulators to keep residential power costs in check, he said, as local backlash could damp enthusiasm for new projects in the state.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

I couldn’t see anything but a few little toadstools that had jumped up through the damp earth.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls