discourage
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He has urged the returned hostages to tell friends and family about their horrific experiences, he says, to discourage them from setting out on the same journey.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Higher interest rates do not fix any of them — and by raising the cost of capital, they discourage the investment that would, such as automation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
America’s transit systems pay more for buses because federal subsidies encourage customization and discourage economies of scale.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The incentive program is intended to discourage regulated industries from leaving the state.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
“Perhaps it will be as well if you discourage his coming here so very often. At least, you should not remind your mother of inviting him.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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