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All are fully vaccinated, which Boone said was blunting the effects of the virus.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2021

The idea suddenly flashed upon the wretched woman, whose moral sense, never acute, was blunting hourly, that the key of the situation was in her own little hand.

From The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan by Wingfield, Lewis

The third year saw an improvement, whether owing to conscious self-control or to the fact that time was blunting his affliction.

From The Nether World by Gissing, George

Then gradually but decisively it was borne in upon his mind that his absorption was blunting his common sense.

From The Gambler A Novel by Thurston, Katherine Cecil