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Dampen the fabric completely if it has heavy wrinkles. Soak it in a tub and wring it out or spray with a spray bottle.

Although the restaurant was packed and people had to wait to be seated, this did not dampen the spirit of cooperation or generous giving.

He said the public sector spending squeeze expected after the next election would dampen growth.

The news did not dampen investor exuberance in the United States or elsewhere, as financial markets worldwide rallied sharply higher.

The largely unseen presence of that huge Turkish garrison is enough to dampen the optimism of many Greek-Cypriots.

Cai Lixin, head of iron ore for Tianjian Zelong Steel, said the energy measures would not dampen steel production next year.

Further, it is unknown how much the Earth will dampen temperature increases.

Such a state of affairs , if allowed to remain unchanged , would dampen farmer's enthusiasm.

This setback did not, however, dampen Merkel's mood, as she showed when Ireland and Greece sought an easing of their bailout terms.

The proposed separation of marketing departments did not dampen their concerns, said association official Nicholas Walters.

Together with an increase in bank lending, this was sufficient upbeat news to dampen expectations of a new stimulus package.

This tends to dampen movement in the IPCA, and encourages the Central Bank to be cautious.

it sounds counter-intuitive, but intense sexual stimulation can actually dampen the pleasure response in many brains, at least temporarily.

This evaluation will not dampen his enthusiasm, made him the courage and interest in and try again.

The lack of official acknowledgement doesn't seem to dampen Chinese local authorities' enthusiasm towards luxury hotels, however.

Don't let others dampen your passion! Passion is what will drive you to live your life to the fullest and enjoy what you do.

If this was happening during a boom, it might be understandable. But recession would normally dampen down price rises.

that tends to dampen the direct linkage between economic activity and oil consumption.

Sexual success , by contrast, tends to dampen criminal behaviour down .

The news won't be a surprise and S& P was kind enough to dampen any impact by waiting until after the markets closed.

To begin with, dampen the face brush with a little water and dip into the Ayurvedic clay.

In the Muggle world, there is all kind of work that could make this possible, for instance drugs to dampen down traumatic memories.

Even if the bloody tears, and even their homes did not dampen their hopes for life and eventually gave birth to their stay in the land.

You see three arms in front of you, and you can feel your palms dampen with fear-induced perspiration.

If prices fell heavily, the damage to households' wealth might dampen spending. But they would not be submerged in debt.

If housing were like any other consumer good, rising prices should eventually dampen demand.

Apart from that, the publicity from this latest development is going to dampen general donations from overseas Chinese communities.

It would not be right to dampen their spirits.

The government has been trying to dampen things down by targeting speculative transactions.

The purpose of the SPR is to dampen the effects of catastrophic supply shocks, not to ease a president's political difficulties.

A spokesman for South Korea's President Roh Moo-hyun tried to dampen the rumours on Friday when asked if cash had been paid.

Dampen the brush with a little water and dip into the mud or sprinkle the mud upon it.

The lack of a good explanation for dark energy hasn't seemed to dampen scientists' enthusiasm for it.

One signal is her keenness to dampen speculation about a possible coalition with the Greens after the next election.

Capricorn must be careful not to dampen Gemini's spirit, and Gemini must work to encourage open channels with Capricorn.

Factors that could dampen the market's buoyance and reverse its direction are weak consumer sentiment and a lack of spending.

Russia's signature on a new Start treaty will not dampen its ambitions to re-establish its influence over the former Soviet space.

no more a guy like you, gently wipe off the tears in my eyes. Let the tears dampen my heart.

When two giant employers in southern China offered their workers big wage increases this week, their goal was to dampen labor unrest.

Here's a tale to dampen romantic passions: sometimes a kiss is not just a kiss, if you have food allergies.

The Bush administration is attempting to dampen expectations for immediate government action to save America's troubled car manufacturers.

The only drugs currently prescribed to people with autism seek to dampen aggression and anxiety.

But comments out of China Tuesday seemed to dampen this theory even more than news from the IMF last month.

Such an attitude can dampen the mood of other employees and potentially put the brakes on new projects.

News that Chinese manufacturing growth slowed in December failed to dampen investor sentiment.

Dampen just enough, a few drop of shampoo to get the grease, then use a towel to remove MOST of the shampoo, and then a rinse.

But the agreement, published by both governments to try to dampen criticism, bars action against other countries.

To equip elastic suspension on a crawler dozer can effectively dampen vibration and shock in its travel mechanism.

Everyone possesses all the genes in question, says Rose, but in different forms, or versions, which either amplify or dampen their effects.

Dampen a cotton ball with apple cider vinegar and rub it onto the mosquito bite to help relieve the itching.

Fatigue, over scheduling, and taking on too many tasks can dampen your spirits. Learn to say no .

Prayer of Mending: This spell is now affected by Silent Resolve, Amplify Magic, and Dampen Magic.

DirectionApply starting in center of face and blend outward with fingertips. for a seamless look, dampen fingertips and blend edges.

Controlled breathing for two minutes, focusing on your diaphragm, will dampen hunger pangs.

Alonso himself did nothing to dampen down the speculation by refusing to deny that he is contemplating leaving the team.

Hence the Americans are making one last effort to dampen tension before their combat troops leave Iraq by the end of August.

Economists expect the central banks of both countries to tighten monetary policy further soon to dampen inflationary pressure.

Desperate to conserve water, Paris has for the first time decided not to dampen the dusty paths of its public gardens.

A device used in a hydraulic system to store energy or, in some applications, dampen pressure fluctuations.

While some argue that the Swiss National Bank (SNB) will have to step in, others believe it is powerless to dampen demand.

A perception that US policymakers desire inflation could dampen foreign demand for Treasurys and weaken the dollar, so importing inflation.

Will another surge in oil prices dampen recovery, as it has so many times before?

These may act in both directions and either dampen (inhibit) or exaggerate (stimulate) the desired lumbar to sacral detrusor activation.

They agree that they have to increase social welfare to encourage domestic consumption and dampen mass discontent.

Attempted tightening on this scale would dampen the economy and risk creating a vicious cycle of debt and deflation.

China should dampen its citizens' enthusiasm in learning American English in response to America's arrogant attitude on the Taiwan issue.

Part of the reason is pricier petrol, but flatter house prices will also dampen the spending enthusiasm.

Mothers receive drugs to numb feeling in the lower half of their body - and this may dampen foetal responses sensory stimuli.

The ruling helped to dampen the tests' use in state and federal court, where the results are rarely accepted as evidence.

Shareholders had worried last week that stringent new requirements would dampen bank stocks, sending the financials down.

"The big labour input needed for processing straws could also dampen farmers' zeal to use biofuels, " Jin told SciDev. Net.

This leads many to propose a standard solution to "rebalancing" : China must increase consumption and dampen investment.

It may not come as a surprise that pressure from family members can dampen a dream to travel the world.

Other factors should dampen prices, too. Livestock farmers are substituting cheaper feedstocks for wheat.

Theoretically a higher rate should be positive for RMB, but Beijing might intervene to dampen hot money inflow.

Molecular chaperones dampen the effect of damaging mutations that would otherwise be removed from the population by natural selection.

Because seniors tend to be less active, they require fewer calories. Medications can also dampen appetite.

And if shares slide further as global investors flee from risky assets, this could dampen business and consumer confidence in the region.

Inflation threats have created a dilemma for policymakers who are anxious not to dampen growth unnecessarily.

The controls failed to dampen the rupee's volatility, and failed to protect India from an asset bubble.

This, the report cautions, could cause long-term interest rates to rise much faster than expected, and dampen growth prospects.

Western observers say the case against AK is unabashedly political and could further dampen Turkey's hopes of joining the EU.

That would dampen the economic effects of a pandemic.

And the move is expected to dampen prices at some luxury complexes, especially in expatriate enclaves in Beijing and Shanghai.

Japan, for instance, needs more help for entrepreneurs while Germany needs to end policies that dampen consumption.

Will another surgeinoil prices dampen recovery, as it has so many times before?

The spending curbs in the debt-ceiling deal will not dampen growth much, but the expiry of previous stimulus will.

In America weak consumer spending is likely to continue to dampen imports over the next year or so.

The death of Hanse Davion and the eventual accession of Victor to the Federated Commonwealth throne will not dampen that opposition.

The tweeters feature B&W's Nautilus tube-loaded design claimed to dampen resonance and improve high-frequency sounds.

Most systems also petition the engine-control computer to reduce engine torque to dampen wayward momentum.

Spain's advertising association says this will dampen consumer demand and further weaken the economy.

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Neighbouring governments this time must also do more to dampen sectarian and ethnic tensions.

Mr Gates was quick to dampen down what he called "loose talk" about the west enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya.

Legal institutions and the cable TV culture dampen enthusiasm by punishing failure so remorselessly.

On the night, though, nothing could dampen the Olympic spirit. Even the forecast rains stayed away.

The researchers believe that the flawed version of FTO is more active than the normal one and 'turning it down' could dampen appetite.

In any event, the new prime minister is unlikely to dampen Jordanians' desire for faster economic and political progress.

Slower growth in protein demand in Southeast Asia also is expected to dampen export prospects.

Dampen a white cotton towel, fold it in half and place it over the wax.

But these spending cuts will inevitably dampen growth in the West, creating yet more demand for frugality.

Changing the firms' funding mix could dampen performance while making the firms more sure-footed.

Dynamically balanced crankshaft designed to dampen firing order vibration and increase the engine stroke to 408 cubic inches.

Radiation is more damaging at the far reaches of a galaxy because the stars there have less heavy metals, and metals dampen the radiation.

The backlog of unsold houses remains high, and rising mortgage rates may further dampen demand.

It is these divisions that explain Mrs Merkel's attempts to dampen expectations ahead of the summit.

Tighter fiscal policy in emerging economies would help dampen price pressure.

Moderate exercise, though, appears to dampen the effects of oxidative stress.

And the immediate impact of austerity is to dampen growth: witness the slump in Greece.

Chinese officials are getting worried that a meltdown may be pending, and have been intervening to dampen things down.

Higher savings rates will dampen demand for credit, both directly and indirectly.

And do not let the weather dampen your enthusiasm to go out: Five short minutes in fresh air can make a lot of difference.

Moreover, the recent conflict in the Levant may also dampen confidence in the region.

The wet Sydney afternoon did nothing to dampen passengers.

This move probably will dampen sentiment in the property sector and equity market in the short run.

If prices fell heavily, the damage to households' wealth might dampen spending.

This will dampen domestic confidence, even though consumers are much less indebted than they are in the rich world.

You even have to dampen wood surfaces before applying this glue.

The possibility of higher interest rates to dampen inflation can also make higher-yielding currencies appealing.

The new year might also bring a moderation of China's new arrogance, which will then dampen tensions in East Asia.

The surge has yet to dampen down the civil war between Sunnis and Shias.

First, dollar weakness may well dampen enthusiasm for fixed income funds.

to stabilize your course, but use sufficient brake to dampen the dive and prevent a closure.

The bugs dampen down overactive immune responses, which can lead to rashes or cause cuts and bruises to become swollen and painful.

Chinese companies have tried to dampen speculation, issuing regulatory filings that deny bids to buy Ford's Volvo or General Motor's Saab.

Lack of opportunities can dampen interest in the work and result in frustration and boredom.

Dampen the face by splashing a little water upon it.

Sleep deficiency will decrease the work and study efficiency and dampen people's dexterity.

Forcing real-name registration will further dampen their ardor.

Greece's financial woes could dampen the outlook for Europe in particular, the IMF said.

That could dampen investor enthusiasm for the stock's growth story.

You can use a spray bottle to slightly dampen the coat prior to sprinkling in the grooming powder.

The Chinese government, which has taken measures over the past few months to dampen the heated economy, was pleased with the figures.

That, plus the economic downturn, may dampen enthusiasm for the "Bilbao effect" in some places.

New policies to tighten the real estate market and dampen speculation were introduced in late September.

They will also dampen excessive and destabilizing volatility in interest rates.

Because of unfair tax revenue necessity may dampen enterprise and personal enthusiasm, arouse social contradictions even.

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Dampen a tea towel or small cloth, and use it to cover the mixing bowl.

If that happens, it will trim profits and potentially dampen hiring even more.

The simplest way to dampen a helicopter's noise is to increase the angle of the rotor's blades, also called the pitch, and slow them down.

it cannot dampen the enthusiasm for tourism in those that love to travel.

Oh good! Because without wanting to dampen this very uplifting channell . . .

And central banks have tools at their disposal, including interest rates, that can dampen things down.

Wood was working the team harder than ever. Even the endless rain that had replaced the snow couldn't dampen his spirits.

The new year might also bring a moderation of China's new arrogance, whichwill then dampen tensions in East Asia.

Nothing can dampen my spirit and darken my life.

Despite the Chinese government's efforts to dampen growth, the breakneck expansion has continued.

Do U. S. bases in Okinawa help dampen regional arms spending?

This is for yourself alone, I do not wish to dampen the enthusiasm.

But by the third trimester, weight gain, back pain and other symptoms may once again dampen your enthusiasm for sex.

Other factors should dampen prices, too.

The night kiss just like dew dampen the earth and all flowers in bud by spring rain.

With aims too high you dampen the pleasure of life and will turn your striving into suffering .

Isolation pads under the load unit help reduce noise and dampen vibrations.

Economists say fears of radiation dampen consumer confidence and extend as far south as Tokyo, which is 250km from the Fukushima plant.

"China has to allow the renminbi to appreciate faster to dampen the effect of imported inflation, " says Mr. Liu of ANZ.

Dampen it with water and blot the basket.

'China has to allow the renminbi to appreciate faster to dampen the effect of imported inflation, ' said Liu of ANZ.

Don't dampen the enthusiasm of the masses.

Higher rates would do little to dampen food prices.

Excess capacity could dampen business investment, and so will banks' continued reluctance to lend.

False ceilings are avoided so that floor slab thermal mass can be exposed in order to dampen temperature fluctuations.

I don't like to dampen her enthusiasm, but the chances are she will deliver at 20 weeks.

That's right, and all you gotta do is go to Thailand, where the annual water festival aims to dampen heated emotions.

don't dampen your anger, please release it!

Most pernicious of all, the government bond world is threatening to dampen any cheer.

But the rise of the moon can also dampen protective magic and cause were wolves to transform from human to wolf.

Strong growth in China's spending and imports is unlikely to dampen protectionist pressures, however.

Paul wrote this letter from prison. But that did not dampen his gratitude for God's grace.

But if we continue as others have before, the need to deleverage will dampen employment and growth for some time to come.

It is the fastest pace of growth in 14 years and is sure to bring calls for the government to dampen a possibly overheating economy.

Fiscal tightening would "dampen short-term growth but not stop it" , not least because of continued monetary stimulus.

That is because a period of below-trend growth will help dampen inflationary pressure by increasing the amount of slack in the economy.

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Rote learning may dampen the development of students' creativity and imagination.

The objective of the club and coach is that to dampen any easy enthusiasm.

Foreign investment is vital to dampen unemployment that is unofficially estimated as topping 20%.

But this doesn't appear to dampen anyone's spirits.

In addition, says Bottelier, the government is expanding health and pension benefits to dampen households' need for high savings.

The effect of the comments has been to dampen sentiment further and cap any upside that prices were starting to see this week.

The brain signals at that stage are quite complex, set against noise that is difficult to dampen.

The effect of this kind of clampdown has been to hurt a fledgling financial sector and dampen enthusiasm for financial innovation.

One doesn't like to dampen the enthusiasm of someone who is sounding forth at jubilant length on a book everyone has read.

That is especially so in countries such as Britain where fierce fiscal austerity is also set to dampen spending.

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Sharing such non-emotional experiences through word of mouth tends to enhance, rather than dampen, your evaluations of them, the authors say

Recession may dampen the economic cost of a swine-flu epidemic

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dampen rather than amplify the financial and economic cycle;

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Findings Dampen Hope of Water on Dark Side of Moon