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Sentence Examples Monday was a bad day to be a Wimbledon anchorwoman, but the BBC's Sue Barker was not going to let a few intermittent drips dampen her spirits. Disability does nothing to dampen his interest in smoking, drinking, skiving school and visiting strip joints. Two birthday celebratory hangovers and an unforgiving winter sea was not enough to dampen their enthusiasm. The oscillations began to dampen out after about three seconds, and once again I was in control of the aircraft. Intermittent showers failed to dampen the high spirits of the good-natured crowd. As the jubilee celebrations gathered pace only the changeable weather threatened to dampen spirits. The rain drenched their distinctive purple uniforms, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the shell-suit Samaritans. Not even a rogue wave which suddenly washed over the side, drenching everyone, could dampen spirits for very long. Midnight's shoes, like the other mounts, were wrapped in cloth bags to dampen the clip-clop sound horseshoes make on cobblestones. The inclement weather did not dampen the spirits of the holiday crowd which thronged the leisure corridor. He wanted to dampen down divisions rather than inflame anti-European feelings in his party. The euro's recent strengthening on the foreign exchanges would serve to dampen inflationary pressures and boost purchasing power, he continued. The overcast and misty weather did little to dampen the enthusiasm of the eager beavers. Don't use an airtight one, otherwise the humidity inside will dampen the dry powdered ingredients. Mr Palaszczuk said the Queensland Centre for Climate Applications predicted much needed rain was unlikely to dampen our soil. Rain helping to dampen the fire that was raging out of control there last week. Increased stamp duty is likely to dampen activity, reduce revenue returns and limit the supply of Irish investment property. Murky sound and a half-capacity crowd couldn't dampen their spirits and pockets of the Brit-pop faithful were cheering throughout the venue. However, increased supply and a slowing international environment will reduce purchasing power and dampen demand as the year goes on. With just a fortnight to go before it will be implemented, the Scottish Executive is desperately trying to dampen down public expectations. Show More Sentences However, the purpose in inserting the stimulator is to dampen or reduce continuous neuropathic pain which is pain derived from nerve structures. Although antihypertensive drugs reduce blood pressure, some may also dampen exercise performance. But higher interest rates and the abolition of mortgage interest tax relief in April could dampen demand and reduce house price inflation. Scattered showers and cool breezes failed to dampen the championship spirit as the 147th Great Yorkshire Show drew to a close. These contractions dampen the vibrations of the ossicles, thereby reducing the transmission of sound through the middle ear. Oester took up the beat by pummeling the back of his bass, and Wintsch reached inside his piano to dampen the notes he was playing. This is why simply inserting fiberglass insulation bats will dampen the sound transmission somewhat but not eliminate it. Heavy curtains can be drawn to dampen acoustics for amplified music, speech, and movies. Michelle has not let her recent defeat at the local elections dampen her spirits, and was, in fact, encouraged by the results. Torrential rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of hundreds of golfers at Pike Hills Golf Club who have raised thousands of pounds for charity. Even a sluggish economy isn't likely to dampen the outlook for these Internet start-ups. If oil prices remain high, it could dampen the strength of recovery, both inside and outside the euro area. It offers space and reliability, but the fact that the entry-level engine is a 2.4 litre may dampen its appeal a little. Right now, the growth looks exponential, but increasing competition may yet dampen it down. The scorching summer heat, heavy downpours, or chilly winters cannot dampen their spirits. Even the excessive amount of time I am spending at the mercy of my employers is not enough to dampen my spirits. This dearth of scientific evidence has done nothing to dampen the abolitionist ardour of the anti-DDT movement. A pool of silver-haired jobbers would, he said, help to dampen the rise in the value of quotations because of demand outstripping supply. The weather might have been far from summery, but even heavy rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of weekenders determined to enjoy themselves. Scattered showers failed to dampen the spirits of the crowds who yesterday packed into the 250-acre showground. Show More Sentences But the rain lashing down did not dampen their spirits as they went in search of a goal to prolong their World Cup dream. Rock found that exposure to dogs increased levels of cytokines, chemicals that dampen the body's reactions to allergens. I groaned inwardly and felt my spirits dampen as the realization dawned on me. Manchester United's Christmas knees-up turned into a real bash as scuffles threatened to dampen the party atmosphere. I always knew Matthew Sweet could write rings around them, but I didn't realize just how much those lamebrains would dampen his gifts. Scientists also suspect that air pollutants might dampen the growth of alveoli, tiny air sacs in the lungs. Drunken yobbery resulted in 30 people being arrested and will have done little to dampen such concerns. In the end, no amount of criticism could dampen the spirits of Europe's new soccer champions. Keen to dampen down any rumours and to reassure staff that all's well, he tapped out a hastily written memo to his staff using his Blackberry. I always brought along small cups of water to dampen the clay, so I could get a tee in the ground. The air was thick and heavy with humidity, serving to dampen their spirits even further. The early Easter bank holiday wet weather failed to dampen the spirits of the seaside tourist trade. The rain which threatened to pour didn't fail to dampen the spirit of the crowd who were determined to get into the spirit of things. The seaweed will be dry and crisp at this stage but as soon as you start filling it, it will dampen and the layers will meld together. Day and night the sky falls upon them and torrential rains dampen their dreams. She joined in the midnight rush for buckets and water to dampen down the cottage roof. Place an old clean cotton tube sock over your dusting hand and lightly dampen it with your cleaner. If you do not have latex bonding agent, simply dampen the area well by spraying water with a spray bottle. The statistics bureau noted that efforts to curb bank lending and dampen some booming industries' growth were showing effects. The day was warm and sultry and the unseasonable rain which punctuated the round failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the golfers. Show More Sentences The Bacon reports introduced broad-brush measures designed to dampen demand, most notably the restriction of interest relief for investors. This is not to deny the real progress that has served to dampen the business cycle over time. One way to dampen flows of borrowed money is to raise interest rates, which the central bank has tried. A stiff wind did nothing to dampen the atmosphere at a great day's racing at Lacken Strand on Sunday, May 19th. However, scientists are trying to dampen down any fears about the spread of the disease which so far has not mutated into a form that can spread among humans. Relaxing your arms through it helps to dampen it and pinch the top tube with your knees if it gets out of control, this stopped the shimmy completely in my case. Furthermore the hull form of an icebreaker is not apt to dampen efficiently the rolling motion because the side form in an icebreaker is round at bilge. In his tulle acceptance speech, Hollande quickly looked to dampen enthusiasm with talk of duty and heavy lifting. The morning sunshine gave way to a sombre shroud of grey clouds, which threatened rain but failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the boisterous crowd. He did dampen everybody's peppiness by giving us another project. Not even the use of Coldplay can dampen the patriotic spirit of this video. Democrats hold an advantage today with female voters that, if maintained, will dampen any potential for a GOP wave in November. More importantly, neither Iran-Contra nor impeachment were enough to dampen public affection for either president. But its high-profile use for a baby girl is likely to dampen its rise as a boy's name. Sadly the Canes were blowing cold on the night, although it didn't really dampen the crowd's enthusiasm for a festival of entertainment that is only partly about rugby. After all, factors unchosen by the person play an essential role in shaping action, and when those factors are appreciated, this can dampen our retributive impulses. The image of an injury-ravaged bunch bravely battling against cruel fate is not a bad one to project if you want to dampen expectations about your chances. Throughout the day the weather had threatened rain throughout, with only light drizzle to dampen the surface, not enough to warrant a change in tyre choice. I have one quibble, but that's with the engineering, where the balance of the cello sonata's first movement allows the piano to dampen the cello often to mere buzzing. It is possible they could dampen down the rocketing prices of real estate. Show More Sentences But if he hoped this would dampen separatist demands he was wrong. Frostbite and massive weight loss were not enough to dampen the spirits of Tim Sander, who took part in the first English expedition to successfully circumnavigate Norway. Yellow journalism should not be allowed to dampen the Games, the ambassador said. The West's unharmonious response to Putinism to date has done nothing to dampen the Russian leader's confidence. But in all fairness, the majority who were dressed to the nines did not let the rain dampen their spirits. The realities of this interdependence did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm with which Bermudian privateers turned on their erstwhile countrymen. Frankly, it is not surprising that the ambassador is trying to gild the lily and dampen down concerns that are very real. But not even the biggest deluges could dampen the festival spirit at Tramlines in Sheffield, which bounced back into action for its sixth year. Cohen says the NYPD was only trying to dampen the controversy. A running time of nearly five hours did not dampen the enthusiasm of the public, the critics or the acting profession. To facilitate quick movement, a rabbit's hind feet have a thick padding of fur to dampen the shock of rapid hopping. The GS-44 glove, designed for shooters of high-powered pistols and rifles with pistol grips, helps dampen high-shock recoil and protect hands from bone bruising. The material is said to be dimensionally stable, provide the ability to dampen harmonic vibrations, heat resistant, corrosion resistant, and electrically nonconductive. But that will not dampen AKP enthusiasm in Kayseri any time soon. We also propose that hyposialylation would dampen the phosphorylation level of the MET receptor and, therefore, result in the disengagement of its downstream pathways. Near the end of the quarter, the Mexican monetary authorities tightened liquidity conditions and purchased pesos in the foreign exchange market to dampen volatility. In a statement, terming it an act motivated by vandalistic ideology, Imran Khan said that these attacks will not dampen the spirits of our brave security personnel. They said they saw signs, however, that counterwinds, known as wind shear, might begin to dampen the force of the storm before it reached full strength. That isn't prudishness or sanctimony but a strategy to dampen demand. Examples from Classical Literature But this did not in the least dampen the ardor of this hot-blooded Virginian. Not that the thought did anything to dampen the fear which made him weak and dizzy. All the young men were on fire and it was out of the question to dampen their ardour. He was a child of sunshine, and nothing seemed to dampen the ardor of his spirits. Firefighters used a hose reel to dampen down the rest of the skip to prevent it from being lit again. Euro zone inflation data is due at 0900 GMT, with an expected rise likely to dampen the chances of an ECB rate cut next week. According to the publication, rain failed to dampen spirits at six of them, including one where emergency services were called after the marquee collapsed. Do not, I beg of you, dampen today's sun with the showers of tomorrow. Bent on inspiring him with enthusiasm equal to her own, she declined to dampen what sparks he had caught by anything so uncheerful as a cold meal. Silent Running recently added SR CAR, a high performance liquid coating used to dampen vibration, reduce unwanted road noise and improve stereo quality to its product line. Find more words! 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What is the opposite of dampen? Words that rhyme with dampen What is the past tense of dampen? What is the adverb for dampen? What is the adjective for dampen? What is the noun for dampen? Use our Sentence Generator Nearby Words damped DAMP damp d'amour Damon damoiselle dampened dampener dampening dampens dampen the enthusiasm damper 6-letter Words Starting With d da dam damp dampe