“Hotter, drier summers will bring an increased risk of property subsidence, while wetter winters may cause damp and condensation.”

“Orange Peel and Agastaches aromatically and fragrantly arouse the stomach and eliminate dampness.”

“Spread heavy plastic or roofing paper over 80 percent of your crawl space to control dampness.”

“He croaked, his voice hoarse with the dampness, as a pitter-patter of soft raindrops danced over their heads.”

“The recent dramatic change in the weather conditions put a bit of a damper on the holiday weekend and, although the inns and restaurants were fairly busy, there were a lot less visitors about than there would have been.”

“The sound engineer installed a damper in the concert venue to ensure the music would be crystal clear and free from unwanted echoes.”

“The engineer adjusted the damper to regulate the airflow in the ventilation system.”

“The celebrations could commence, but the arrogant Tabs put a dampener on the event by failing to bring the Moynihan Cup with them.”

“A hamstring injury after just 10 miles put a dampener on his attempts to smash the six-hour barrier.”

“Organising a wedding should be an enjoyable experience, but often the stress of making the arrangements can put a dampener on the big day.”