damp

Example Sentences

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Snow sometimes dusts the surrounding slopes, melting by afternoon into damp earth as manzanita and mountain lilac begin to flower.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 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

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

The torches were damp, but at last they managed to light one.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda