11.   The prospect of a Tina-less New Yorker dampened our mood.

12.   The oil markets Monday did nothing to dampen the mood.

13.   But more than floodwaters dampen the mood.

14.   His amorous mood was soon dampened when his date turned into an arrest.

15.   Nothing, however, could dampen the mood.

16.   Taiwan hopes the visit will help get negotiations back on track, but increased diplomatic pressure from China could dampen the mood for talks.