damper

Example Sentences

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There are also fears that geopolitical concerns will put a potential damper on the excitement of a cruise.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 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

But it could put a damper on the Rose Parade, beginning with the spectators camping out along Colorado Boulevard on New Year’s Eve to secure a prime viewing spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

Even if there aren’t any more cockroaches, the credit scare could still put a damper on the economy.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

You’re supposed to open the damper, you eejit.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt