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damper

[dam-per] / ˈdæm pər /
NOUN
hindrance
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Critics warn they could put a damper on investment in the U.S. from the European Union and other places.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

There are also fears that geopolitical concerns will put a potential damper on the excitement of a cruise.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos said he is concerned about the raids raising home prices and putting a damper on new business investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

But it could put a damper on the Rose Parade, beginning with the spectators camping out along Colorado Boulevard on New Year’s Eve to secure a prime viewing spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

He heard the damper squeak in the stovepipe as she adjusted it.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong




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