Sentence examples for seeks to dampen from inspiring English sources

But, precisely because he seeks to dampen the excesses that come with political enthusiasm, Obama's message is most definitely that of a movement of a "new bipartisanship" (or, perhaps better, a new "post-partisan" politics).

And if that youth tends to be easily wounded by the inevitable slings and arrows life aims at you, is acutely sensitive to psychic pain, and seeks to dampen the sadness and uncertainty with a pill, some powder or a puff, well, a Richards is a veritable GPS of a man.

A few curmudgeons sought to dampen the hysteria.

Even Mr Gore's advisers were seeking to dampen down expectations of a dramatic announcement.

But it also sought to dampen some of the blunt language of the previous statement.

Three weeks ago, he sought to dampen speculation that Hutchison would rescue Richard's company.

But the economic forum's managing director, Claude Smadja, sought to dampen expectations.

The White House sought to dampen speculation that a decision on where to hold a trial might be imminent.

Or maybe the group is seeking to dampen the hype in order to create a bigger splash.

Wayne Rooney has sought to dampen expectations of the impact he may have on England's Euro 2012 prospects.

Also, by providing more heating oil money, Mr. Clinton sought to dampen the growing calls for more expansive action.