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damper

[dam-per] / ˈdæm pər /
NOUN
hindrance
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Should Powell stick around after his term ends on May 15, that could put a damper on the market, Smith said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Then there’s the question of protecting teams against the threat of their prized assets’ getting hurt—a complicated issue that has already put a damper on the WBC before the first pitch has even been thrown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

However, uneasiness over the sustainability of the AI trade persists, which could put a damper on investors’ spirits.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025

It’s likely that Thursday’s storm will be more beneficial than hazardous, helping to further put a damper on the autumn fire season.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

The oakwood fire roared up past an open damper to heat the oven for the bread, which lay white and rising in the pans.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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