discouraged

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The influx of nutrients from the landslide may have supported these communities, while the release of toxic sulfur compounds could have discouraged other marine life from disturbing them.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Her manager not only discouraged the collaboration, but failed to mention that Decilveo had expressed a reciprocal interest in working with her.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

"Cox repeatedly discouraged copyright infringement by sending warnings, suspending services, and terminating accounts," the court said.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

They reckon it may have stiffened the resolve of the German public and discouraged rebels within the dying Nazi regime.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Wet, cold, and very discouraged, I sat down on an old sycamore log and buried my face in my arms.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls