Sentence examples for dampen expectation from inspiring English sources

In his speech at a gala opening dinner on Monday night President Jacob Zuma did nothing to dampen expectation.

While Van Gaal described the 18-day trip as "preparation" to dampen expectation, this convincing win over Real Madrid also ensures the new manager remains unbeaten.

But he seemed eager to dampen expectations.

Cuba's leading dissident tried to dampen expectations.

But Mr. Christie would do well to dampen expectations.

Only the governor tried to dampen expectations of an easy resolution.

Campaigns often go to great lengths to dampen expectations for their fund-raising totals.

Could it, in turn, ensure financial security for the Bristol Old Vic? Morris is keen to dampen expectations.

But an atmosphere of considerable confusion prevailed late tonight, as Administration officials scurried to dampen expectations.

Opposition leaders have spent recent days trying to dampen expectations that Maduro's exit is imminent.

But the sanctions did not dampen expectations in Moscow that better times were soon to come.