damp
adjective
slightly wet; moist.
will damp
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future tenseof damp.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The latest pullback came as investors continue to assess the pace of economic growth amid worries that the rapid spread of the coronavirus’ Delta variant will damp consumer confidence and spending.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2021
His ruling signaled a more favorable climate in Washington for blockbuster combinations and probably will damp the government’s enthusiasm to pursue similar lawsuits, experts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2018
That will damp growth by a percentage point or more next year, forecasters say.
From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2011
Volkswagen AG sank 6.3 percent as Europe’s largest carmaker said rising commodity prices and a strengthening euro will damp earnings gains this year.
From BusinessWeek ● Jul. 29, 2011
"We will damp his ardor," said he, smiling; and, taking a card, he commenced writing hastily.
From Berlin and Sans-Souci; or Frederick the Great and his friends by L. (Luise) Mühlbach
