dampen

Example Sentences

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The rain did not dampen the spirits of a hearty and colourful band of about two dozen Zimbabwe fans, who danced and sang throughout the damp afternoon to serenade their team's qualification.

From Barron's

The UK's economic growth has dampened, with a backdrop of slower hiring as businesses cut back due to higher costs.

From BBC

A powerful winter storm will soak Los Angeles and much of Southern California on Monday, dampening plans for Presidents Day and threatening thunderstorms and possible flooding through midweek.

From Los Angeles Times

This receptor not only affects learning but also dampens activity in parts of the brain responsible for processing visual information.

From Science Daily

Research suggests that pills which flatten the natural ebb and flow of fertility can dampen shifts in attraction that typically occur across the menstrual cycle, potentially altering initial mate choice.

From BBC