dampened
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The mood was also dampened by a fresh lift in oil prices, extending Thursday's gains after plunging on the midterm results amid hopes for an end to the Iran war.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
The popularity of incumbent mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, has been dampened by frustration over persistent homelessness and the fallout from devastating wildfires in early 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
If those winds are preceded by sufficient rains, the risk of large fires is dampened.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Leaders in Beijing have struggled for years to reverse a stubborn slump in the once-booming real estate sector, which has dampened consumer confidence and weighed on overall activity.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
A cold drizzle has dampened the sidewalk, and as I step outside, I’m hit with a blast of chilly night air.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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