discouraged

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Part of the reason why student loans can hang on for so long is because borrowers get discouraged and are occupied by other, more imminent needs.

From MarketWatch

Part of the reason why student loans can hang on for so long is because borrowers get discouraged and are occupied by other, more imminent needs.

From MarketWatch

According to experts, Venezuela's economic collapse and the deterioration of its oil industry have further discouraged Chinese support.

From BBC

That plan was derailed when Chinese authorities discouraged customers from buying it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Only six weeks ago, Chairman Jerome Powell had discouraged hopes that such a cut would arrive before the holiday.

From The Wall Street Journal