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Prednisone, a steroid that dampens the immune system, is often the first line of treatment, Dryden said.

Arguably these nations' significant oil-derived per capita income dampens incentive to invest in new ventures or to encourage innovation.

None of this, however, dampens the urgency of her broader message.

The plan for just one Linux phone also dampens rumors the company would replace the Symbian operating system in its line-up.

If slogging through worksheets dampens one's desire to read or think, surely that wouldn't be worth an incremental improvement in skills.

Remember that steam ironing dampens the fabric , therefore , on completion the article must be aired to allow it to dry out completely .

The long-term marginal academic status dampens the autonomy of communication research gravely.

That dampens the prospect of Han resurrecting his "Party" anytime soon, despite the hope of many of his admirers.

GABA typically dampens neural activity, and many drugs for treating anxiety disorders target its receptors.

It thus maintains its rapid expansion partly at the expense of other countries, and dampens global growth.

The second problem is an aging, declining population, which dampens domestic spending.

STX107 binds to the receptor, dampens its productivity, and slows protein production to a normal rate.

When the receptor functions normally, consuming nicotine triggers a message to the brain which dampens further urges.

But be warned, labeling your feelings dampens all emotional responses. Even the happy ones.

Polluted air in Chinese cities dampens local campaigns to recruit expatriates.

Water dampens any inherent aggression and impulse of this powerfulsign.

Dampens sounds and protects drawers and shelves against scratching.

And it's the assumption that we're all "educated" "sensitive" people together that dampens modern literary criticism the most.

It dampens economic development and tears at the fabric of societies.

The sex scandal of the politician dampens his reputation.

Absolute Fear Death Scream special ability additionally dampens enemy morale by -6.

The engine oil also absorbs the shock and dampens the noise of moving parts.

And when we do God's immense healing power dampens the torch of our suffering.

Oil has fallen almost $100 a barrel from a record high of $147. 27 a barrel in July as the global crisis dampens demand for the fuel.

Consequently, it hinders the development of students' language competence and dampens their interest in English learning.

Something that dampens one's spirits; an emotional depressant

Nothing ever dampens your spirits,