put a damper on
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"I think it really put a damper on all the watch parties," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
His absence in the Warriors’ last home game of the season also put a damper on what could have been another enthralling matchup between two of the league’s biggest stars.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Should Powell stick around after his term ends on May 15, that could put a damper on the market, Smith said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
Then there’s the question of protecting teams against the threat of their prized assets’ getting hurt—a complicated issue that has already put a damper on the WBC before the first pitch has even been thrown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
And once again, our typical foolishness put a damper on the day.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
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