dampener
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U.S. stocks were lower, with the Nasdaq bearing the brunt of the declines, as a hotter-than-expected September inflation report put a dampener on the mood in markets .
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 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
PU foam is often treated with fire-retardant before being installed as a noise dampener in factories and entertainment venues.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026
The vaccines decrease infections, albeit temporarily and not entirely, so they are a useful dampener on the chances of a co-infection occurring.
From Slate ● Dec. 31, 2024
It is safe to say that it was not the rain that put a dampener on what otherwise might have been an excessively jovial party.
From The Prince of Graustark by George Barr McCutcheon
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