dampens

It kind of dampens the experience so far, for me at least.

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And, again, I think the summer is going to help us, because that kind of dampens down flu activity.

CNN Transcript Apr 27, 2009 2009

It kind of dampens the “exchange” part of this exchange.

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It kind of dampens the “exchange” part of this exchange.

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Another thing that, that kind of dampens your mood when it comes to the overall look on the economy.

CNN Transcript Nov 3, 2006 2006

"We are an infrastructure based company, you know we fix sewer, (drinking water), oil and natural gas pipelines, and there's always a need for that repair, and so it kind of dampens any effect of any recession you know for our business," Insituform Vice President and Chief Financial Officer David Martin tells us.

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But what has happened is that when a third independent party gathers a lot of votes, the Republicans and Dems make large changes in their platform which dampens support for the third party.

Think Progress » Palin Supports Creation Of Third Party: ‘That Can Be Part Of A Healthy Process’ 2010

I tell him that there is a difference between the dark clouds of depression, which settle upon the horizon of my psyche and linger there, casting shadows, and the rain that comes with sadness, that comes in short or long bursts, that falls lightly or heavily, that pelts my heart and dampens my spirit.

Rain - Her Bad Mother 2010

That motion selectively boosts and dampens the vibration of the inner hair cells.

World Wide Mind Michael chorost 2011

Finally, it may be the Japanese culture of deep communal loyalty, of fortitude, that also dampens American giving.

U.S. donations not rushing to Japan 2011