Sentence examples for could not dampen from inspiring English sources

But even that could not dampen Ferguson's enthusiasm.

Two rain delays could not dampen the day.

Poor weather could not dampen the spirits of 14,500 people who welcomed the sun at Stonehenge at dawn this morning.

Even another jump in UK unemployment could not dampen the positive mood, with analysts pointing out that the number of benefit claims grew by less than forecast.

LOOMING American military strikes in Syria and controversy about American internet spying could not dampen the Swedish government's excitement over the visit of America's president, Barack Obama, to Sweden on September 4th.

In Palestine, news of further settlement construction could not dampen the celebratory mood as 21 of the freed prisoners were greeted by the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, and senior officials at an official celebration in the presidential compound in Ramallah.

And yet even this couldn't dampen down the Cannes experience.

Her facial and vocal contortions had the crowd in raptures and couldn't dampen their spirits, despite the downpour.

But even Dumpster-diving couldn't dampen the sheer feral joy of freedom I felt after the heavy plod of high school.

To Wales, where even the remnants of Hurricane Brian couldn't dampen my spirits, my legs and lungs strong now, the Ridgeback and me a true partnership.

But even the scaling down of the capital's annual gay celebration to a walking procession, with no cars, buses or floats – due to financial and organisational problems – couldn't dampen the spirits of thousands who joined the parade.