throw cold water on

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Strategy Executive Chair Michael Saylor on Tuesday threw cold water on claims that the company would liquidate its Bitcoin holdings if the flagship cryptocurrency continues to plummet.

From Barron's

Still, Ash threw cold water on the possibility that individual investors in China and elsewhere suddenly pulled the rug out Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Moore also threw cold water on criticism of Nvidia’s financial deals with ecosystem partners.

From MarketWatch

On Saturday, Macron threw cold water on the plan, saying it “can’t simply be an American proposal” and that it required “broader consultation” with European leaders.

From Salon

The path for interest-rate cuts has been muddied by a split between central bank officials, with some throwing cold water on the likelihood of a December rate cut.

From The Wall Street Journal