dampen

Example Sentences

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It is expected to boost inflation through higher gasoline prices but also to dampen growth as consumers see a decline in discretionary spending power.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Xiaomeng Lu, a director at political consultancy Eurasia Group, says mainland Chinese tech firms are "shifting to Hong Kong" for their primary share listing as "geopolitical headwinds dampen their dreams" to float in New York.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Governments will also be rebuilding stockpiles they have released to dampen prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“Higher energy prices will further dampen appetite for rate cuts, but widespread hikes remain unlikely,” the economists said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

If being left alone yesterday had affected them, it didn’t dampen their excitement for the coming meal They jumped around, asking if there was garlic bread.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss