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dissuade

[dih-sweyd] / dɪˈsweɪd /


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A stable labor market, in turn, would almost certainly dissuade the Fed from cutting interest rates in March.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

The NBA knows that it will need to do more than levy fines to dissuade tanking, for the simple reason that tanking is extremely effective.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

“I haven’t seen this many people in Redlands do anything ever,” said sophomore James Bojado, who also said that, for days, administrators had attempted to dissuade students with threats of discipline.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Lee pointed out that while Han "voiced concerns to Yoon" over the move, he failed to "explicitly oppose it" or urge other cabinet members to dissuade Yoon from it.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Mrs. Ferris insisted on being aboard for the first ride, despite Gronau’s attempts to dissuade her.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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