as in to mute
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Adenosine can’t dock, so the fatigue signal is muted and alertness goes up.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
5 May 2026 -
And so disruptions normally are met by moving these inventories around, and price response can be muted.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Factory activity expanded in April for a second straight month, driven by persistent demand for exports — a trend that suggests higher oil prices haven’t blunted industrial momentum.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pair it with protein or fiber to help slow down digestion and blunt its impact on blood sugar.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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Soundcore Outdoor Speaker Deal The Soundcore Boom 2 is the ultimate vibe enforcer for those who refuse to let the outdoors muffle their soundtrack.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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He’s perched on the second floor above the courtyard, a few bustling parties muffled in the background.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Algae, salt deposits, moss, and mineral stains can dull your favorite terracotta pots.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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Others report their taste buds feeling dulled.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 1994, American teenager Michael Fay was caned at a Singaporean prison for vandalism, a day after his sentence was reduced from six lashes to four in response to an appeal by President Bill Clinton.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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In the United States, Cinco de Mayo has—unfairly—been reduced to an excuse to drink tequila and eat guac.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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Last year, the number of officers killed decreased, both in terms of officers killed as a result of felonious acts and those killed accidentally.—
Kenneth D. Robinson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Anyone can get Vibrio, but those with liver disease, cancer, diabetes, HIV, thalassemia, receiving immune-suppressing therapy, taking medicine to decrease stomach acid or having recently had stomach surgery are at high risk of severe complications.—
Eva Flowe
May 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Applying body lotion to damp skin helps your skin lock in moisture.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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Termites are also attracted to damp wood, so drying out your crawl space is critical.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the wake of the immigration raids last summer, many of their potential patrons refrained from hosting celebrations, dampening their business.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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In really tight spaces, pull on a pair of rubber gloves and dampen a sponge with the herbicide.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Tone (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone%20%28down%29. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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