As we remember those horrendous acts, we must not let our spirits be dampened.

This impulse can be and is being dampened by the external military presence, but such a presence is not the long-term answer.

Recent events must not be allowed to dampen our optimism.

It was considered, however, that such an indicator would be strongly influenced by policy factors and, in the case of natural disasters, their effect on the GDP would be dampened by emergency aid and other kinds of assistance.

Fiscal rectitude in the right place and the right time isto be commended; but this is the wrong place and the wrong time –and Germany’s recovery prospects will be dampened.

Laws aimed at protecting religions from defamation can exacerbate religious tensions and could be abused to dampen legitimate criticism.

According to the NGO, the existence of legislation aimed at protecting religions from defamation can exacerbate religious tensions and could be abused to dampen legitimate criticism.

It is vital that the regional crisis not be allowed to dampen the hopes that had been emerging on this score.

Without inertial dampening, we'd be hit by so many Gs our eyes would pop, skin would come off our faces, our brains would hit the back of our skulls and our internal organs would be crushed into these chairs.