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Kim Yo Jong's comments appeared to dampen hopes of a meeting this month with US President Donald Trump, who has made several overtures towards her brother, Kim Jong Un.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

An increasingly split stock market, with AI stocks on one side and everything else on the other, could also be helping to dampen daily swings, DeSimone added.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

"This suggests that this compound can selectively dampen escalated social conflict rather than shutting down behavior altogether."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

That could indicate that the presence of other compounds in the body might dampen free radical creation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Recently, we have waded a little out to sea, enough to dampen our toes or, at most, wet our ankles.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

The backslide dampens sparks of recovery booked the previous quarter, when Kering spoke optimistically of a “marked acceleration” at Gucci that drove group sales 2% higher on year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Low-cost carriers rely on high customer volume to turn a profit, which has become harder to come by as the war dampens travel demand.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

Higher fuel prices also add to inflation, which in turn dampens odds of an interest-rate cut.

From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026

The reason metformin dampens exercise benefits is still being investigated.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 18, 2025

The way the sound dampens from open space to tree-lined paths.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

The mood was also dampened by a fresh lift in oil prices, extending Thursday's gains after plunging on the midterm results amid hopes for an end to the Iran war.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

If those winds are preceded by sufficient rains, the risk of large fires is dampened.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

But hopes that the animals were headed to a better life have been dampened by a number of deaths in the group.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Leaders in Beijing have struggled for years to reverse a stubborn slump in the once-booming real estate sector, which has dampened consumer confidence and weighed on overall activity.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

He rinsed it in the river and dampened Derek’s mouth with fresh, clean water.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen

However, market conditions in China remain difficult, dampening hopes for the sector’s revival.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

"By using vitamin D analogs to engage the body's own natural system for dampening fibrotic and inflammatory responses, we can enable other therapies to do their job."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

Higher mortgage rates are further dampening an already stagnant housing market.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

Rising rates can make borrowing and spending less attractive, which risks dampening economic growth if consumers cut back and businesses halt investment.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Down below, the rink’s surface glistened with water, but not enough to make a difference in dampening the flames.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros