discourage
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The incentive program is intended to discourage regulated industries from leaving the state.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
A student government poll found that most students oppose a cap on A’s, arguing that it would discourage academic exploration and increase stress.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Its outlook is likely to further discourage investors, after Ubisoft's share price has halved over the past year.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Bettan told the BBC he had not been aware of guidelines that discourage contestants from campaigning for multiple votes, and had "erased" the post.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Waving his hands above his head crazily, Hassan ran considerably faster and with more agility than Colin had ever thought possible, weaving around trees and hurdling bushes in a vain attempt to discourage the hornets.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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