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Noun
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Summer travel is heating up, but rising fuel prices threaten to put a damper on warm weather getaways.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026 -
Rain, and even snow (or just freezing temperatures), are not out of the question and could quickly put a damper on the hopes of a record-breaking performance.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors also allege that McKee used a firearm with a muffler, according to a copy of the grand jury indictment obtained by PEOPLE.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Heemeyer was a welder who owned a muffler shop in town.—
John B. Snow,
Outdoor Life,
11 Dec. 2025
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Hard water can clog showerheads faster, so consider a water softener if clogs are frequent.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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The system includes filtration, UV treatment and a water softener, Smith said, and a separate storage container was meant to ensure the landscaping wouldn’t suffer if the well lagged.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Huffman turned his mute on and his camera off.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gazes tangle, sound mutes, time bends.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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But at least Chalamet doesn’t try to soft pedal Dylan’s surliness and careerism, and his vocal re-creations are mostly spot on.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
27 Feb. 2025
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Authors aimed at the business market tend to soft pedal AI, speaking only about the benefits while downplaying or outright ignoring the dangers.—
David A. Teich,
Forbes,
10 Sep. 2024
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“Quieter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieter. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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