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Influenza, for example, dampens each enough to replicate and move to another host, but not so much that a person can’t eventually clear the infection.

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.

But the lack of celebrity didn't dampen the enthusiasm for these examples of cinematic tragedy.

More importantly, neither Iran-Contra nor impeachment were enough to dampen public affection for either president.

Cohen says the NYPD was only trying to dampen the controversy.

But Most's attitude toward me will influence them: it will dampen their enthusiasm, and thus react on the propaganda.

Sprinkle some fine lake sand over the glass, dampen the sand and rub the smooth edge of the iron band over the glass.

Dampen the reed frequently while weaving it, as the weavers pack down much closer when wet.

She decided not to dampen the children's good spirits that evening with the discouraging news in the letter.

The doctor's fever was at its very worst, but that did not dampen my hopes.