put a damper on
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Along with a negative reaction to results from chip maker Advanced Micro Devices, that has put a damper on tech stocks in early trading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
If this World Cup has been marred by astronomical ticket prices, that hasn’t put a damper on the tournament in the Pacific Northwest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
"I think it really put a damper on all the watch parties," he said.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
But only a slim margin will be left over, and that will put a damper on shareholder returns.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
He was in the floor-covering business in Houston, but high interest rates kind of put a damper on that.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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