discourage
Example Sentences
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They elevate certain food groups, while explicitly discouraging others.
From Barron's
The actress discouraged readers from trying to guess exactly who she was referring to in the post, adding: "Whatever you think is true isn't even close."
From BBC
Some attendees waved their arms in silent applause, since clapping was discouraged.
Even if the U.S. and Venezuelan government are able to convince investors of political and legal stability going forward, analysts warn that current oil prices may discourage investments that span years and total billions.
A bigger question is whether the tax would discourage future start-ups in Silicon Valley, where the low survival rate of new businesses is already lamented.
From Barron's
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