damper
Example Sentences
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That’s put a damper on the optimism heading into this year about a potential dollar rebound.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026
China’s real-estate boom had turned to a bust, weighing on the economy and putting a damper on consumer spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
Avian flu, which still threatens not only the U.S. but also flocks worldwide, would seem to be the biggest damper to investors’ appetites for Cal-Maine.
From Barron's • Dec. 11, 2025
It’s likely that Thursday’s storm will be more beneficial than hazardous, helping to further put a damper on the autumn fire season.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
“Sorry about that, guys. He put a damper on my fun surprise now, didn’t he?”
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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