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

Higher interest rates can damp metal demand and weaken the appeal of nonyielding assets, like gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

Some damp air gusts in, and the room fills suddenly with the salty smell of the ocean.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy