dampen
Example Sentences
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“Geopolitical uncertainty could weigh on confidence, influence risk perceptions and dampen discretionary travel demand,” the WTO said.
This dampened us a bit, but as the blasts came closer and closer, nothing could keep down hope.
From Literature
Hiring has slowed, consumer sentiment has dampened, and the housing market remains subdued.
From Barron's
The increased cash flow is likely to bolster consumer spending in the year’s first half, although higher oil prices and sluggish tax processing could dampen some of the gains.
From Barron's
Such hedges limit how much upside companies capture when oil prices rise and could have a dampening effect on additional revenue.
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