Example Sentences

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Agency cuts have dampened “surveillance systems, early warning systems, and just the number of healthcare workers.”

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The war in Iran and subsequent rise in oil prices have led to worries about inflation and dampened expectations for the spring home-buying season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Ford’s stock is up almost 10% over the last five days, after investors’ enthusiasm for the company’s plan to broaden its business was dampened by a broader market selloff on Friday.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

None of this has dampened her opposition to the regime, but her feelings about the war have changed.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

She was to tell no one, which dampened the fun quite a bit but added to the mystery.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson