is discouraging
- present progressive of discourage (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The uncertainty is discouraging companies from launching new trials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
A former Team GB roller derby skater says the cost of sports bras is discouraging younger females taking part in physical activity.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2025
In person, however, Whole Foods is discouraging its employees from unionizing.
From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2024
While the lake is not considered toxic, the department is discouraging people from entering the water or washing their hands in it because of the known and unknown contaminants, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2023
It is discouraging to have had the wrong aunts, and never the ghost of a message.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
