discouraged
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"Many people struggling with weight are discouraged from trying to lose weight because they fear 'yo-yo dieting' will lead to muscle loss and somehow damage their metabolism," says Prof. Magkos.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
Those enforcement actions discouraged some institutional investors and traditional finance firms from getting more involved in crypto.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Sluggish sales have discouraged builders from being more aggressive.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
Tourist spending in Los Angeles fell for the first time since the pandemic last year as wildfires, ICE raids and trade tensions discouraged people from visiting.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
She keeps the cell phone numbers of dozens of students in her own phone, a practice discouraged by the administration.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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