Hodgson, however, didn't want the result to put a dampener on a year he still considered "great" because it had brought World Cup qualification.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/england-team-squad-southgate-germany-31456323

If it fails (which should be expected given the makeup of the Supreme Court), that will put a dampener on spending.

Source: https://www.forexlive.com/news/student-debt-relief-is-the-next-big-political-drama-in-the-us-20230601/

“It’s been very hard and has put a dampener on my business and family life from not sleeping.

Source: https://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/23773147.mjs-cafe-middleton-st-george-expand-despite-traffic-concerns/?ref=rss

“It’s fair to say this lot have suffered a bit so I’m certainly not going to put a dampener on that.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/10/28/ange-wants-tottenham-fans-to-dream-as-they-extend-premier-league-lead/

Kolkata: Poila Baisakh is likely to be a dampener for Bengali calendar manufacturers who mainly supply to small and medium neighbourhood jewellers.

Source: https://forextv.com/xauusd-gold-us-dollar/gold-price-blow-to-bengali-calendar-biz-as-orders-from-jewellery-stores-dip/

PSG trail 1-0 from the first leg against the Bavarians and failure to progress to the quarter-finals in Europe would put a dampener on the end of the season for a club who do not have their problems to seek.

Source: https://sports.ndtv.com/football/kylian-mbappe-breaks-psg-goal-record-in-win-over-nantes-3835542

The rain did not put a dampener on what was a great event showcasing not just the shiny new terminal building but Inverclyde as a whole, to representatives from local, regional, and national organisations.

Source: https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/23753024.council-leader-mccabe-praises-new-20-cruise-terminal/?ref=rss