discourage

Example Sentences

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Market reaction: Treasury yields rose after the employment report on the assumption a stronger labor market could discourage the Fed from cutting interest rates.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Surely, Jackson wrote, a state can direct doctors to discourage, and not encourage, smoking cigarettes.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

The rejection didn’t discourage her, instead she was inspired by the level of talent and pushed by the networking.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Higher energy prices may also discourage already-weak private investment, and slow growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

On the contrary, he should discourage anyone from giving him advice unless he asks for it.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli