dissuade
Example Sentences
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Others worry it will dissuade local real estate investment, or point out that properties can be vacant for a variety of reasons, including during renovations or transitions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Evans knows his documentary won’t dissuade the true believers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
A stable labor market, in turn, would almost certainly dissuade the Fed from cutting interest rates in March.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 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
If she wants to believe in a government conspiracy, I don’t think I can dissuade her.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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