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discourage

[dih-skur-ij, -skuhr-] / dɪˈskɜr ɪdʒ, -ˈskʌr- /




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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

Stubborn inflation could also discourage senior Fed officials from cutting interest rates this year, an outcome that would be especially painful for homeowners hoping for lower mortgage rates.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Authorities have long tried to discourage the illegal celebrations, which can prove dangerous.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

“Yellow fever,’’ he predicted, “will discourage the growth of great cities in the nation.”

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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