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In general, the qualities that kept the issue of sports betting bipartisan have blunted its political reach for a long time.

From Slate • Sep. 5, 2025

Oceans, which regulate climate across the planet, have blunted the effects of climate change on land by absorbing carbon dioxide and excess heat caused by burning fossil fuels.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2023

County’s hard-won progress was attributed both to community immunity and tools that have blunted some of the coronavirus’ worst effects.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2023

However, he has taken only eight wickets in his three Tests, as Australia, as they did four years ago, have blunted him with stonewalling respect.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2022

And she—she forgot that he was vulgar and a clown; such breathless pleasure, such a humble absorption in superior wisdom, would have blunted the sternest standard.

From Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume I by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.