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damper

[dam-per] / ˈdæm pər /
NOUN
hindrance
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His absence in the Warriors’ last home game of the season also put a damper on what could have been another enthralling matchup between two of the league’s biggest stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

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

However, uneasiness over the sustainability of the AI trade persists, which could put a damper on investors’ spirits.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025

The stove was warming, with orange light showing around the lids and the soft thunder of drafty flame leaping past the open damper.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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