Sentence examples for dampen interest from inspiring English sources

The new laws could dampen interest in a mid-July conference on investment opportunities in Sakhalin that is intended to bring representatives of 400 American companies here.

"We haven't seen a real downturn in older adults' participation," he said, but the recession did dampen interest in business training.

Though that is unlikely to dampen interest, keep in mind that such trips can be more complicated than the brochures suggest.

One obvious gap, however, as Patterson himself readily acknowledges, is that his book was written before he could adequately consider whether the Sept. 11 attacks might spur political involvement -- or perhaps further dampen interest.

"What's the Air Force doing in the middle of nowhere?" Annie Jacobson, the author of a book on the history of the area, said she doubted the acknowledgment would dampen interest in what lies behind the fences.

People were afraid when the FCC adopted this idea, with the condition that the reserve was met, would dampen interest in the spectrum block.

But that has not dampened interest in the systems.

The torrent of coverage had another unintended effect, dampening interest among many readers.

Blackstone Group's $5.6 billion deal to acquire CarrAmerica Realty points out a paradox: Why haven't climbing interest rates dampened interest in real estate investment trusts?

If Harry believes he has dampened interest in his sex life with his direct appeal for public sympathy, he has been badly advised.

Another factor dampening interest in running for the New York Legislature is that there is not much for rank-and-file lawmakers to do.