dampener
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Offensive lineman Kevin Dotson, 30, wears a guardian cap on his helmet during practices and games but said that, “it’s almost like a placebo effect” and was “more of a dampener than a savior.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Milsom, who works in communications, said the handling of the first day has put a "dampener" on the event, especially for fans who have "saved up for months".
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
With that, swap rates and mortgage rates have risen, “which might have put a dampener on buyer demand for house purchases,” said Investec economist Sandra Horsfield in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
Despite some positive signs in past months, the export data provides a dampener that indicates a turnaround may not be quick.
From Barron's ● Mar. 10, 2026
Then he had the sense to see that it was he, Gerald, who acted as a spoil-feast, a dampener.
From Aurora the Magnificent by Gertrude Hall Brownell
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