discourage
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The Turkmen authorities discourage residents from speaking without permission to foreign media, with outside journalists rarely allowed into the reclusive country.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
A survey by the Sutton Trust published in March found 41% of primary and secondary school leaders believe some schools actively discourage applications from pupils with SEND.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
America’s transit systems pay more for buses because federal subsidies encourage customization and discourage economies of scale.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Netflix doesn’t ask subscribers for personal information in the sign-up process, as it can discourage people from buying the service.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Determined to discourage uninvited rodents, Curly carefully baited the rattraps with peanut butter and placed them at strategic locations along the outside walls of the trailer.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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