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dissuade

[dih-sweyd] / dɪˈsweɪd /


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They also proposed displaying cigarette-style images at sunbed shops and tanning salons to dissuade people from using them.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The Vatican has tried to mediate between Washington and Havana, dissuade the U.S. from using force and ameliorate an economic crisis compounded this year by a U.S. oil blockade.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The stepped-up security at Scientology buildings appeared to dissuade three teens who approached the building while a Times reporter observed a Hollywood location on Sunday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Even something as convincing as “Leaving Neverland” couldn’t dissuade diehards from their king.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Blanca tried to dissuade him with the best of arguments, but he seemed not to hear her.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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