dissuading

Example Sentences

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Even so, Denver’s sluggish condo market is dissuading some owners from selling, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

We understand that calling the principal himself an idiot wouldn’t be the most effective means of dissuading him from destructive ideas.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2026

At the same time, he said the lack of infrastructure, services and jobs was dissuading many Syrians who want to return home from doing so.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

Experts say the availability of auto-industry jobs has been a key factor in dissuading many Mexicans from immigrating to the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025

Had I succeeded in dissuading Hamlet from revenge?

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein