dampen
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New Zealand’s economy faces uneven growth, high spare capacity, and elevated unemployment, which could dampen inflation pressures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
The downpour didn't seem to dampen fans' spirits, either.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
This could eventually dampen demand for other products and further hurt the economy, Jefferson noted.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Economists widely expect that the spike in gasoline prices—hovering above an average of $4 per gallon nationwide on Friday—will dampen consumer spending and likely weigh on economic growth in the second quarter.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“I hope you’ve done nothing to dampen their morale,” Ignatius said gravely, tapping his cutlass impatiently on the iron gate.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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