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
The dollar headed for a weekly loss against all 16 of its major counterparts on speculation today’s economic-growth report will damp demand for the safety of greenback.
From BusinessWeek ● Jan. 27, 2012
That will damp growth by a percentage point or more next year, forecasters say.
From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2011
Very light rain commenced about dark or a little after, but I doubt whether it will come to anything; however it will damp the grass for the poor animals and make it more palatable.
From McKinlay's Journal of Exploration in the Interior of Australia by John McKinlay
