dampened
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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
And none of that was dampened by the score of a soccer match.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
His hands were shaking and a cold perspiration dampened his forehead.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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