How to Use put a damper on in a Sentence

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  • But the attack that killed Haniyeh has put a damper on those hopes.
    — Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 14 Aug. 2024
  • But the rain did put a damper on most efforts to watch the lunar eclipse.
    — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 16 May 2022
  • The fallout from Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar hasn’t put a damper on his summer.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 24 July 2024
  • When is the last time rain put a damper on outdoor Easter plans in the Valley?
    — Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2024
  • The weather forecast for next week could put a damper on the repair work in San Clemente.
    — Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2024
  • But nagging pain and popping in the shoulder can put a damper on your lifts (and your life).
    — Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Did CeeLo’s bad press put a damper on a third Gnarls album?
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Cleveland was among the top teams in the East until injuries put a damper on last season.
    — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2022
  • The jump in mortgage rates has put a damper on home buying, pricing some house hunters out of the market.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 2 May 2023
  • The social setback put a damper on the market’s overall mood.
    — Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 24 May 2022
  • Cutting out too many carbs can put a damper on your mood and make your body crave starch and sugar, which can lead to binges.
    — Women's Health, 25 May 2023
  • But a steep and sustained economic downturn, of course, would put a damper on that.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 25 May 2022
  • The rain didn’t put a damper on the evening, but unfortunately, a few sound issues did.
    — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 15 May 2024
  • Inflation could put a damper on all new car sales, not just those from Tesla.
    — Patrick George, The Verge, 29 Dec. 2022
  • But the injury last fall put a damper on that enthusiasm.
    — Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 7 June 2023
  • This registration process may put a damper on your drone plans.
    — Daniel Martin, chicagotribune.com, 12 Feb. 2022
  • The fallout from Drake’s feud with Lamar apparently hasn’t put a damper on the 6 God’s summer.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 28 July 2024
  • Getting seasick can put a damper on a cruise, but there are ways to keep it from ruining your trip.
    — Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
  • The heat did not seem to put a damper on turnout — bolstered by an influx of newly striking workers.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2023
  • Colorado has a path to the playoff, but Clemson's upset loss to Louisville put a damper on the Tigers' postseason hopes.
    — Fox News Staff, Fox News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • But a persistent drip of bad news put a damper on the jubilation.
    — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2023
  • But that hasn’t put a damper on the widespread impact of Blackmon’s signature track.
    — Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Not to mention, having to decide whether or not to opt for a tree can really put a damper on the yule tidings.
    — Jess Safavimehr, House Beautiful, 16 Nov. 2022
  • That, combined with the pinch of inflation, is likely to put a damper on spending plans later this year.
    — Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2023
  • That, combined with the pinch of inflation, is likely to put a damper on spending plans later this year.
    — Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Few things can put a damper on conversation than pesky little gnats that fly around.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024
  • Outside the control of airlines, weather could put a damper on travel.
    — Ian Duncan and Lori Aratani, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Saturday, at the very least, put a damper on Ryan’s chances of being a real contributor the rest of the season.
    — Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
  • For Southcentral Alaska, cold and wet weather has put a damper on the start to summer, which is the region’s coldest since 2008.
    — Tim Rockey, Anchorage Daily News, 16 July 2023
  • Hot Cocoa Curling up with a mug of hot cocoa is a relaxing way to end the evening, but sloshing the chocolatey liquid down your shirt or across the carpet can quickly put a damper on the cozy vibe.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024

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