dampened
Example Sentences
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He noted, for instance, the E. coli outbreak in spinach in 2006 dampened sales for years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
"The current fuel curve has dampened our expectations."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
They also pointed to evidence that subsidized housing production dampened market-rate construction.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
The tragedy dampened what had been nationwide jubilation over the unexpected triumphs of El Tri, as Mexico’s national team is known.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
And those visits dampened his spirits, for a while at least.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
