dampening

Example Sentences

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"These increases are likely to weigh on disposable incomes, dampening demand and posing a significant challenge to economic activity over the coming months."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Prices are likely to stay elevated well into the end of the year, even if a peace deal is reached, driving up inflation and dampening economic growth.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

In the wake of the immigration raids last summer, many of their potential patrons refrained from hosting celebrations, dampening their business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The BOJ finds itself walking a tightrope as it balances the two-way risk of low growth and high inflation as energy costs drive up prices while simultaneously dampening economic activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Call’s total lack of enthusiasm for my poem had had a dampening effect.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson