dampened
Example Sentences
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Rising bond yields dampened stock indexes, which were mostly in the red.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
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
"The current fuel curve has dampened our expectations."
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
They also pointed to evidence that subsidized housing production dampened market-rate construction.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
They laid him out on the carpet and dampened his forehead until the doctor came.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
