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If law enforcement’s goal is to discourage consumption by forcing dealers to raise their prices, they’re falling far behind.

From Salon

The cost of baby milk has surged in recent years, while retailers in the UK are not allowed to advertise or offer discounts on infant formula because it might discourage breastfeeding.

From BBC

Describing himself as “young, aspirational and delusional”, Stephens said he would discourage anyone from reaching the same heights without a support system in place.

From BBC

Two years after Los Angeles City Hall scandal, voters have the chance to enact key reforms to discourage corruption and increase independent ethics oversight.

An hour later, Trump, possibly seeking to discourage voters wary of the police, continued lying on Truth Social: "Philadelphia and Detroit! Heavy Law Enforcement is there!!!"

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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