discourage
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Its outlook is likely to further discourage investors, after Ubisoft's share price has halved over the past year.
From Barron's • May 20, 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
Stubborn inflation could also discourage senior Fed officials from cutting interest rates this year, an outcome that would be especially painful for homeowners hoping for lower mortgage rates.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Polanski said he did not agree with Sir Keir's view before saying he would "discourage" the use of the phrase but he is "not interested in trying to police people's language".
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Mr. Pontellier himself had no particular leaning toward horse racing, and was even rather inclined to discourage it as a pastime, especially when he considered the fate of that bluegrass farm in Kentucky.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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