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dissuade

[dih-sweyd] / dɪˈsweɪd /


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They also proposed displaying cigarette-style images at sunbed shops and tanning salons to dissuade people from using them.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“The mere threat of a drone strike is enough to dissuade ship owners, and drones can be launched from the back of a truck.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Even something as convincing as “Leaving Neverland” couldn’t dissuade diehards from their king.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Others worry it will dissuade local real estate investment, or point out that properties can be vacant for a variety of reasons, including during renovations or transitions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

She had learned that when people were bent on doing something they believed was a good deed, it was usually impossible to dissuade them.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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