How To Use Dampen In A Sentence

This was slightly dampened by the fact that we actually know this guy.
If she was, he was glad he'd taken the tranquilizing drugs to dampen out his responses, and to give him a more ‘pleasant’ personality.
He dampened his hair to make it lie flat.
The very things that in the moment dampen our moods can later be sources of intense gratification and delight.
Trailing edge vibration has been dampened by reinforcement with thin glass fibre rod inserts or mylar overlays, so eliminating excessive noise.

Punters expected earnings to have been pressured by unseasonably warm weather in Europe and production to have been hit by dampened demand and disposals. Times, Sunday Times
The motoring body said it showed changes in vehicle excise duty to make more owners pay would likely dampen enthusiasm for such vehicles. The Sun
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.
Rain helping to dampen the fire that was raging out of control there last week.
It may take more than a slump in the housing sector to dampen that enthusiasm. Times, Sunday Times
But that does not seem likely to dampen the excitement. The Sun
Punters expected earnings to have been pressured by unseasonably warm weather in Europe and production to have been hit by dampened demand and disposals. Times, Sunday Times
Don't use an airtight one, otherwise the humidity inside will dampen the dry powdered ingredients.
I always brought along small cups of water to dampen the clay, so I could get a tee in the ground.
He used his dampened fingers to cross himself (forehead, chest, each shoulder) and then motioned for Loryn to do the same.
The free-flowing water across the surface serves to dampen these sound waves and minimize the problem.
The aim was to dampen demand from the buy-to-let sector and free more stock for those struggling to get on to the property ladder. Times, Sunday Times
In an earlier equine study using healthy horses, the postprandial insulin response was dampened when oil was added to a single meal of corn.
The pods had no artificial gravity fields of their own to provide inertial dampening effects, so the Marines strapped themselves securely to the vertical backboards provided.
The fact that they spoke in English dampened a rich, emotional moment and also erased the kudos Slate Magazine
Fans of "The Weir" - and there had better be some, for Scena Theatre is slated to open its own production in a month - may fret that such continuously dampened acting won't light the play's slow-burning but potent fuse. Theater review: 'The Weir' presented by Keegan Theatre
This weather would dampen anyone's enthusiasm for swimming.
Any fiscal measures dampening demand for new cars will only increase unemployment in the motor trade.
In the context of a portfolio, risk is dampened by reducing a portfolio's share of volatile assets or introducing assets with low or negative correlation to the core of the portfolio.
Manchester United's Christmas knees-up turned into a real bash as scuffles threatened to dampen the party atmosphere.
One way to dampen flows of borrowed money is to raise interest rates, which the central bank has tried.
“My first suggestion would be to use a polaron burst to try and disrupt the dampening field surrounding one of the mines.” Creative Couplings
Neither the heat nor the sultriness dampened the spirits of the rallyists.
We had such a wonderful day and can no longer look back on our memories on the film, which put a bit of a dampener on things.
Neither protests nor drizzle could dampen their ardour. Times, Sunday Times
The oscillations began to dampen out after about three seconds, and once again I was in control of the aircraft.
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.
Instead, the company suggests installing a ￡30,000 spray system at the terminal to dampen coal.
Unemployment figures this week will dampen optimism, though they will lag the upturn. Times, Sunday Times
A delay of two hours did not dampen their enthusiasm .
The original film was subject to the censorship mores of the time - a consideration that meant that the book's Catholic themes (Pinkie is afflicted with a peculiar kind of devoutness), and some of its more violent scenes (a murder by choking on a stick of Brighton rock), were dampened or excised. Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph
Nothing seems to dampen his perpetual enthusiasm.
This headline in the UKTimes cracked me up - not "dampen" but: "The incumbent president has approval ratings somewhere between Robert Mugabe and the ebola virus."
“No doubt Zeus BioTechnology has to have the latest in dampening technology,” said Smith. 365 tomorrows » 2006 » October : A New Free Flash Fiction SciFi Story Every Day
But the defeat did not dampen the enthusiasm of the Biarritz folk.
Increase the intensity of the colour by dampening your brush slightly before applying to give an opaque finish. The Sun
The spring dampens the shock of the impact.
Predicted by quantum theory, ghost radiation is a negative energy field that dampens normal positive energy.
This is a mixture of yellow ochre and burnt umber applied to previously dampened paper.
A light rain dampened Clyde's face and sullied his mood.
He dampened his hair to make it lie flat.
Torrential rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of hundreds of golfers at Pike Hills Golf Club who have raised thousands of pounds for charity.
The rain drenched their distinctive purple uniforms, but that didn't dampen the spirits of the shell-suit Samaritans.
Trailing edge vibration has been dampened by reinforcement with thin glass fibre rod inserts or mylar overlays, so eliminating excessive noise.
From her sleeve she pulled out a silk handkerchief, dampened it on the dewy grass, and dabbed at his wound. One Year’s Worth of Woe « A Fly in Amber
Miss Su's parting manner dampened Fang Hung - chien's high spirits.
Over the years, the quintet have regularly dampened speculation about any reunion. The Sun
Right now, the growth looks exponential, but increasing competition may yet dampen it down.
Other goals such as dampening unnecessary exuberance and over-leveraging, and avoiding asset price bubbles can also be added to the objectives of macroprudential policies. Raj Nallari: New Thinking on Macroprudential Regulations
The day is hot, humid, and overcast - the kind of day that frizzes hair and dampens spirits.
They also suggest that Iran's pursuit of the nuclear fuel cycle likely will undermine foreign investment in its entire energy sector and dampen Iran's international trade prospects.
Nothing you can say will dampen her enthusiasm.
With just a fortnight to go before it will be implemented, the Scottish Executive is desperately trying to dampen down public expectations.
Onochie's injury put a dampener on a good result for the Terrors, who kept their first clean sheet of the season with a 3-0 win over their lowlier opponents.
The weather might have been far from summery, but even heavy rain did nothing to dampen the spirits of weekenders determined to enjoy themselves.
He said price growth in excess of earnings rises had dampened demand. The Sun
After the raw materials have been ground, sifted, dampened, kneaded and formed into clay figures, another step in the process is added: decorative paint from cooked anil. The artesanias of Michoacan - an introduction
A batch of gloomy economic data damaged confidence and dampened consumer spending. Times, Sunday Times
I wanted the chance to meet Roy Hodgson privately and having done so, I'm very impressed with his plans for the future," added the England captain, who, in fairness, had already moved to dampen speculation linking him with moves to the likes of Real Madrid ... by performing like an incorrigible galoot at the World Cup. $tevie Says Relax, I'm Staying At Liverpool
Far from dampening down interest, it has fanned the flames worldwide. The Sun
This is why simply inserting fiberglass insulation bats will dampen the sound transmission somewhat but not eliminate it.
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.
Secure the feet with a dampened brush to the front of the cake.
Two articles I wrote were unceremoniously dumped by both The Guardian and The Times, which put a dampener on my plans.
Scattered showers failed to dampen the spirits of the crowds who yesterday packed into the 250-acre showground.
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.
The early Easter bank holiday wet weather failed to dampen the spirits of the seaside tourist trade.
France adjusted for measures to dampen the noise - will be played at road shows in those same locations in the hope that they will quell opposition. Times, Sunday Times
For best results, slightly dampen the surface first. Times, Sunday Times
Rising tax exactions invariably dampened the spirits of charity.
The light rain dampened the crowd's enthusiasm.
The rice dampened and molded during the summer rains.
We get in the car, the frisson slightly dampened. Times, Sunday Times
By dampening expected future sales, a deflationary monetary policy may decrease the firm's net worth.
It flared dully in the image intensifier, the equipment's electronics dampening down the effect. LET NOT THE DEEP
The endorphins function as inhibitory neurotransmitters and neurohormones: they are released from nerve cells to act on other cells that bear opioid receptors and thus dampen the activity of those cells.
Clouds sped by, sometimes a fresh drizzle of rain would fall, dampening her skin.
The spring dampens the shock of the impact.
In Germany, the repopulation of the rural areas after the Thirty Years War, and the huge drop in food prices, dampened down rural manufacturing wages which hardly rose above wartime levels.
The latter took full advantage of an early start, peppering the greens that had been dampened by overnight rain, and carding five birdies in a satisfying 66.
The finished work is executed on hot-press watercolor paper with controlled brushstrokes on a dampened surface.
A light fall rain is dampening the pavement outside as I prepare this last ORBIT issue for 1998.
Money priming objectifies social relations and dampens morality. Times, Sunday Times
The spaceship's jets were fired periodically to dampen a side-to-side pendulum motion that had developed.
Lacklustre ticket sales and a reduction in the space occupied by the festival was not enough to throw a dampener on Gig on the Green revellers.
Because it does not ‘sit’ on top of the bed, rust will not develop beneath it like traditional drop-in bedliners, it also avoids road noise and vibration and dampens sounds unlike drop-in units.
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.
But if money is tight, brochure prices can be a cruel dampener. Times, Sunday Times
But that hasn't dampened the excitement of the rival fans. The Sun
The slippery and wet ground underfoot also dampened any prospect of a free-flowing game.
A stiff wind did nothing to dampen the atmosphere at a great day's racing at Lacken Strand on Sunday, May 19th.
Students could not wait to get to the process of printing the line drawings from the plate onto the dampened paper.
Yet this has done little to dampen demand. Times, Sunday Times
Near the washstand was a dampened and crumpled towel, a bottle of hair oil, a simple shaving cup and brush, a rubber comb I could not help but miss my ivory comb and its silver case, a small bottle of inexpensive cologne and a little leather kit. Eighteen
Dampen your hair with warm water and massage the avocado mixture into your hair.
The satisfaction of unearthing the remains was dampened for Mr. Boyce and his team by a dispute over ownership of the bones.
Pain shot through my arm, quickly dampened by drugs sliding into my bloodstream.
He is given earplugs to dampen the continuous jetting of the high-frequency ventilator that is like a wash cycle forever in its final spin, but there is no way of telling what he actually hears. Between Expectations
But that hasn't dampened the excitement of the rival fans. The Sun
None of the setbacks could dampen his enthusiasm for the project.
It said that the lack of credit continued to dampen chances of a swift recovery. Times, Sunday Times
The general opening triumph remains largely in tact, but he dampens the drums, doubles certain passages, equalizes, and transforms it into a loping choral dervish.
Record high house prices are also dampening demand. Times, Sunday Times
They are also dampened to reduce vibrations. Times, Sunday Times
Cleaning stainless steel and chrome should be done on a regular basis, and only with warm soapy water, or a cloth dampened with white vinegar.
Predicted by quantum theory, ghost radiation is a negative energy field that dampens normal positive energy.
As soon as we sit down as friends though, it appears that interests are dampened, if not doused completely.
But that hasn't dampened the excitement of the rival fans. The Sun
The international shake-out in the information and communications technology sectors, which impacted with big job losses in Ireland in recent days, was especially cited as posing difficulties and dampening economic growth.
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.
Dampen cloth lightly with spray bottle if extra cleaning needed.
At a personal level, it wastes our energies, dampens the immune system, and undermines the body's natural defenses against illness.
Then dampen a lip brush and apply all over your pout for a subtle colour. The Sun
So to soften my face a bit, I discovered that I can dampen the wisps at my temples and get pin curls, no curling iron required. Archive 2009-01-01
I remember my mother grinding up tablets of Largactil (the major tranquilliser chlorpromazine) to put in his tea in the hope of dampening his florid auditory hallucinations.
But the United Kingdom continues to be a drag and is likely to continue as such near term, while excess supply is "dampening" prices in Australia. Constellation Drinks In Canada
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.
He sat on the ground, not noticing the dewy grass dampening his clothes, and stared out across the darkness of the valley, which was faintly illuminated by the millions of stars hanging just above his head.
Her ardor was a trifle dampened by his voice, but she found new thrills in the gas-stove, a most dramatic instrument to play. We Can't Have Everything
But if he hoped this would dampen separatist demands he was wrong.
A dampened response of heart rate acceleration and recovery reflected her deconditioned state.
In Phoenix any aggressive tendencies were dampened by the location of these agencies within a government structure that frowned on federal aid.
Fluid Energy Controls Surge Stop Surge Suppressors are designed to dampen the pressure surges caused by rapid closing and opening of flow control valves in any liquid handling system.
For one, the talking (and me not understanding most of it obviously) kind of dampened the mood during the fight. Anime Nano!
They typically feature some sort of handle system for dampening frame shock & vibration .
In an effort to dampen down suggestions that Straw had been utterly humiliated, his closest allies insisted yesterday that he had been making it known for some time that he was ready for a switch from the Foreign Office.
But higher interest rates and the abolition of mortgage interest tax relief in April could dampen demand and reduce house price inflation.
But that failed to dampen his enthusiasm. The Sun
The enormous impact Chic made in settling disputes between Eritrea and Ethiopia is equally riveting, although, as most Americans, my own ignorance on events in that part of Africa dampen my understanding and appreciation of what appears to have been Chic's Herculean efforts. Jim Luce: Exhaust the Limits: New Book Speaks to One Man's Successful Mission to Help Humanity
An antiquated licensing law may put a dampener on New Year's Eve revelry across the county and give licensees and police a major headache.
The pond, which years ago used to be used by carters to dampen their wheels and by residents to wash their clothes, has been the home of a family of ducks for some years
It may take more than a slump in the housing sector to dampen that enthusiasm. Times, Sunday Times
Perspiration dampened her face and neck.
The spaghetti western mood was slightly dampened by an incongruous collection of artesania stalls in the square.
The report also found that business confidence had "dampened", with marketing executives signalling that the financial prospects for their own companies dipped to the lowest level in six quarters. Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph
These contractions dampen the vibrations of the ossicles, thereby reducing the transmission of sound through the middle ear.
Pierce pinned back Boris's ears, dampened his face and covered every facial area (including eyelids) with thin cotton strips, covered the cotton with collodion and went to work with spirit gum and an electric drying machine ... Stefan Beck: Wrap Party: Freund's The Mummy and Baba Ghanoush
The felt absorbed the dye when dipped into it; pressure on the wooden block forced it into the slightly dampened fabric. A Plague of Angels
A weaker economy will reduce business activity and dampen demand for office, retail and commercial space. Times, Sunday Times
Dampen the cake drum with water.
Even the rain did not dampen the appetites of visitors, who have indulged in the traditional chief activities of the races - eating and drinking.
Michelle has not let her recent defeat at the local elections dampen her spirits, and was, in fact, encouraged by the results.
Yet this has done little to dampen demand. Times, Sunday Times
While one pressman inked the type in the forme, another placed a sheet of slightly dampened paper on a hinged frame covered with parchment, the ‘tympan’.
Now that also suggests that Raimi is sticking with the franchise in a production capacity, and that would kind of dampen any idea that they were seriously arguing and at deadlock over the future so that Sony and Columbia just cut all ties with him, wouldn't it? Filmstalker: Update: Spider-Man prequel rumoured directors?
Such self-indulgent interludes succeeded only in dampening crowd excitement. Times, Sunday Times
When you put water or lemon juice or otherwise dampen the fabric, the fibers absorb the liquid and the stain; the water can also dilute and spread the stain to a larger area.
Yet it's far more impressive, surely, that the indicator and windscreen controls have been slightly dampened to make them pleasant to use.
She led him straight to her room where behind the thick door the sound was dampened to the vibrations under his feet.
Scientists also suspect that air pollutants might dampen the growth of alveoli, tiny air sacs in the lungs.
It bumps around a little bit but it kind of dampened the EPS impact year-on-year. United Technologies Management Discusses Q4 2010 Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha
The framework of a deal with essential workers that should dampen the impact of strikes has also been reached. Times, Sunday Times
The light from the spotlights brightened the section but the music was dampened somehow, so it was easier to talk.
The aim was to dampen demand from the buy-to-let sector and free more stock for those struggling to get on to the property ladder. Times, Sunday Times
Those of you with only bare-bones audio equipment should consider the strong possibility that your system might not be capable of dampening the ‘wet effect’.
The flooring is cork, which insulates and dampens sound while providing a cushioned walking surface.
Midnight's shoes, like the other mounts, were wrapped in cloth bags to dampen the clip-clop sound horseshoes make on cobblestones.
Their efforts were dampened slightly when a huge cascade of water came pouring over them.
Cut off a narrow strip around the edge and use to line the dampened rim of the pie plate.
That dampens competition, reduces choice, and could retard innovation.
But the possibility of catastrophic accidents and the problem of disposing of lethal radioactive waste products soon dampened public enthusiasm for nuclear power. The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877
Such a swift and humbling defeat could have easily dampened my spirits, but something hooked me in during those few hazy seconds of combat.
The bulging eyes and fierce, gummy smile: it was an expression bordering on hysteria, and the intervening years had done nothing to dampen it. The Best American Erotica 2006
It quite saddened me for a while and put a dampener on my spirits.
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. CHAPTER I
The big difference is the role of government in dampening the cycle. Matthew Yglesias » Amar Bhide, WSJ Edit Page, Embrace Regular Recurrence of Massive Recessions
Not that this seems to have dampened his enthusiasm. STUART: A Life Backwards
Any winnowing will help eliminate the me-too competitors that have sprung up and dampen any extreme valuations, the investors say. Web Start-Ups Hit Cash Crunch
The unseasonable rainy spell has certainly not dampened the spirits of the hardy young horticulturalists in Mr Rob's natural science class.
It would take more than that to dampen her enthusiasm about the prospect of a week in the sunshine. The Sun
By midway through the half United were in rude enough health, the only dampener on their day being that miss by Crawford.
However, increased supply and a slowing international environment will reduce purchasing power and dampen demand as the year goes on.
The extensive belt of submerged and emergent littoral macrophytes dampened wave action nearshore, so that fine-grained muds could accumulate in shallow water between the vegetation.
She joined in the midnight rush for buckets and water to dampen down the cottage roof.
The addition of brewer 's yeast and herbs might dampen their thirst. Times, Sunday Times
A further $100m of operational charges are set to dampen benefits arising from a strong operating environment.
More courses are closing than opening, dampening demand for carts. Times, Sunday Times
A report released by Harvard economists shows that while the echo-boom generation (ages 25 to 44) is expected to “invigorate” the real-estate market, immigration remains a “wild card” that could either “dampen” or “lift” the market. Wonk Room » The WonkLine: June 23, 2009
The very things that in the moment dampen our moods can later be sources of intense gratification and delight.
Not that this seems to have dampened his enthusiasm. STUART: A Life Backwards
It said that the lack of credit continued to dampen chances of a swift recovery. Times, Sunday Times
This dearth of scientific evidence has done nothing to dampen the abolitionist ardour of the anti-DDT movement.
It would take more than that to dampen her enthusiasm about the prospect of a week in the sunshine. The Sun
While I usually used this to reduce pops and clicks from scratches, the added dampening from the water would sometimes be enough to hold the needle in the groove on warped records. Boing Boing: May 14, 2006 - May 20, 2006 Archives
The scorching summer heat, heavy downpours, or chilly winters cannot dampen their spirits.
She let herself fall into the bed, buried her head beneath the covers, and continued letting tears fall down her face as her body shook and the pillow dampened.
I would suggest you first pick up all stray hairs with a dampened paper towel so they don't get mixed up with your cloths and solutions.
Dampen with water and wring out all the excess moisture.
Anyway, leaving aside the benefit of a cat you can talk at, it wasn't long before the first misty wave of light rain swept across, dampening the pavement and making the grass think it was holiday time at last.
It may take more than a slump in the housing sector to dampen that enthusiasm. Times, Sunday Times
I would serve it with a slight chill, not least to dampen the excitement, which might get too much. The Sun
The slaying of three Catholic boys in the town of Ballymoney during a Protestant march through Catholic neighborhoods dampened the spirit of peace that had followed the April 10th peace agreement. 1998, Feb. 20
Cassandra jumped skittishly as the door banged shut, suddenly dampening the sound of Randy's squabbling parents, leaving her in silence.
This weather would dampen anyone's enthusiasm for swimming.

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