71.   The polls showing Gore behind, Leahy said, have dampened his enthusiasm.

72.   There is also industry concern that another mild winter will dampen enthusiasm for sailing to the Caribbean.

73.   They may be a big factor in the Palmetto State, as well, and Bush must either dampen their enthusiasm or transfer their starry-eyed loyalty to himself.

74.   Though the Bushwick incident resonated throughout the city, it did not dampen the enthusiasm of teachers like Ms. Lockwood.

75.   This uncertainty has not dampened enthusiasm for the market.

76.   Weak stocks dampen enthusiasm the economy is emerging from its doldrums and heighten expectations the Bank of Japan will maintain interest rates at record lows.

77.   Widely publicized skepticism about the account Cox has repeated over the years has not dampened the enthusiasm of his new flock, Bishop said.

78.   Palestinian officials feared the allegations, coupled with previous findings of corruption, would dampen enthusiasm for providing aid.

79.   A large law enforcement turnout also appeared to dampen any enthusiasm for confrontation.

80.   A steady rain and traffic jams failed to dampen the enthusiasm.