Example Sentences

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Historically, blockades were primarily designed to damage an enemy’s economy by blunting its ability to export.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

That likely keeps oil and energy prices elevated well into the summer months, and possibly beyond, keeping Treasury bond yields higher and blunting the chances of a Federal Reserve rate cut.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

"Even before the tumors were palpable, we see about a 40 or 50% blunting of this corticosterone rhythm," he said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 18, 2026

“I lose it sometimes. I cry my eyes out, for sure. I feel the full emotional impact of it, in slow motion. . . . There’s no blunting it for me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

“Don’t you want Granny to live with us?” she asked, blunting my question.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright