as in to mute
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Corporate America's reaction to President Trump's tariffs has been muted so far, with many relying on trade associations or special interest groups to speak on their behalf.—
Eleanor Hawkins,
Axios,
3 Apr. 2025 -
Costlier mortgages muted what had been a building boom.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
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No government funds go to artistic programming, which has blunted potential criticism about censorship or propaganda.—
Joanna Dee Das,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Effective Ukrainian radio jamming has blunted Russia’s advantage in precision glide bombs by blocking the signals between the bombs and their navigation satellites—often causing the bombs to veer off target.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Don’t: Rely on Just a Sleep Mask Instead: Use Reusable Ear Plugs, Too $29 at Amazon For anyone who needs silence to fall asleep, Young recommends packing a pair of ear plugs to muffle any distracting noises.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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The suspect cut into the lock just as a train entered the station to muffle the sound, the video shows.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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That dulled the outcome for A’s fans but not all of the energy for fans soaking in the historic moment.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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More than a century later, fine particles of pollution still clung to its feathers, dulling what once was a scarlet red breast to a mottled gray.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Standardization can also reduce due diligence burdens.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Higher temperatures may also reduce the sugar content of maple sap, meaning producers will need to collect and boil more sap to produce the same quantities of syrup.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, their wage bills only decreased by 28 per cent.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Keeping those cuts on the books would decrease revenue by $4.5 trillion from 2025 through 2034, according to estimates from the Tax Foundation.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
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Apply the gel to dry or damp skin and go in with a silicone cleansing brush to gently lift away impurities.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Apr. 2025
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Limiting time outside on humid or rainy days Removing damp debris and leaves Showering after being outside Using saline sprays or rinses after outdoor exposure Wearing a mask, gloves, eye protection, or a hair covering outside 3.—
Jurairat J. Molina,
Verywell Health,
24 Mar. 2025
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But that doesn’t dampen the legacy that Teonna will go on to create.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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What to Know Economists warn the tariffs could dampen economic growth, slow hiring, and increase consumer prices.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Tone (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tone%20%28down%29. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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