dampen

Example Sentences

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“With limited new supply entering the market, the buffer that initially dampened price spikes is rapidly eroding.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The ONS said supermarket sales fell back from January, while household goods retailers saw demand dampened due to February's wet weather.

From BBC

Governments will also be rebuilding stockpiles they have released to dampen prices.

From Barron's

Governments will also be rebuilding stockpiles they have released to dampen prices.

From Barron's

“Higher energy prices will further dampen appetite for rate cuts, but widespread hikes remain unlikely,” the economists said.

From The Wall Street Journal