damp

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Some economists expect the war in Iran—which has rattled energy markets, driven up fuel costs and dragged the U.S. stock market to its worst quarter in nearly four years—to damp growth in the short term.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

If something’s sticky or stubborn, let it sit with a damp cloth for a minute before wiping; it saves you from unnecessary scrubbing.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

"The heating has gone off. I put it on in the morning for maybe an hour just to stop any damp from coming in, but that's it," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

When he had a fire burning, he would partially cover it with damp leaves so that it sent up a thick white smoke.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig