Example Sentences

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But such successes were rare, and the results from NCI-MATCH overall have been discouraging.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 1, 2023

But among cities that have made similar commitments, the results so far have been discouraging.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2022

In South Korea, strict regulations have been discouraging such investors, according to In Hoh of Korea University’s Blockchain Research Institute.

From Reuters • Dec. 3, 2020

But the three games since then have been discouraging.

From Washington Times • Nov. 29, 2017

The agent's reply would have been discouraging to any one but Brewster.

From Brewster's Millions by McCutcheon, George Barr