dampened
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Stocks opened in the red as rising bond yields and oil prices dampened investor sentiment.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The war in Iran and subsequent rise in oil prices have led to worries about inflation and dampened expectations for the spring home-buying season.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Ford’s stock is up almost 10% over the last five days, after investors’ enthusiasm for the company’s plan to broaden its business was dampened by a broader market selloff on Friday.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
However, her experience at the London store had dampened this.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
He took a stamp, dampened it on a small sponge, stuck it on my envelope with a dramatic flourish and said, “Any kind of special occasion?”
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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