dampened
Example Sentences
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However, the lure of signing foreign talent will be dampened by the removal of club injury credit, which helps cover the cost of replacing an injured player.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
For McDuffie, who made $5.78 profit from her “Love Island” wager, the risk hasn’t dampened the appeal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
They also pointed to evidence that subsidized housing production dampened market-rate construction.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Heavy rain on Tuesday morning paused operations and dampened spirits, however.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Some of the clay balls were drying out too quickly; he dampened the cloths that covered them.
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
