tamp
verb (used with object)
to force in or down by repeated, rather light, strokes.
are tamping
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present progressiveof tamp.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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For now, Cambodian officials are tamping down concerns about last week’s incident and asking people to be careful, especially around wild birds.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 27, 2023
Despite the drop in demand for greener LNG, many drillers are tamping down their methane leaks, under pressure from regulators, investors, and big customers.
From Reuters ● Oct. 19, 2022
The good news: Falling gas prices are tamping down inflation.
From New York Times ● Sep. 13, 2022
Mattel, the toy giant behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, is raising prices in coming months, and retailers as varied as Abercrombie & Fitch and Best Buy are tamping down on promotions.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 1, 2021
Several factors are tamping down debate over climate change and other environmental issues such as land use, pollution and mining.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 26, 2016
