Sentence examples for dampen this from inspiring English sources

Kerry's statements at the luncheon were meant to dampen this hope.

Southern annexation might dampen this potential conflict, while surely antagonizing a potential ally.

Recent events dampen this backlash — for the president and, more importantly, the United States overall.

So, without wishing to dampen this blossoming of bookish ardour, it is worth considering the unique difficulties of literary wedlock.

What triple-drug therapy does is to dampen this viral celebration and reduce the number of viruses in the bloodstream.

But as Boeing savors this bit of good news, a quieter drama is taking place in Washington that could dampen this joy.

None of this has dampened this global celebrity's enthusiasm for his cause.

Indeed, by boosting the economy, monetary policy actions in the United Kingdom and overseas probably dampened this effect".

At the close of this piece, the crowd wanted to give an ovation, but Salonen dampened this impulse with a pensive look and some quick fluttering of his fingers.

Jim Josefson, an assistant professor of political science at Syracuse University, noted, "Democrats have historically gotten killed upstate," but added, "Giuliani is so associated with New York City that it is really possible to me that that could be dampened this time around".

There has also been a surge in demand for luxury goods, such as watches and handbags, although the economic slowdown and a crackdown on officials receiving gifts has dampened this market.