Example Sentences

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She added that while a third bridge is not Reform policy, she believed it would make sense, warning that long traffic delays were discouraging visitors to the island.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Keenly aware that plus-sized, queer Latino men have been a rarity on mainstream TV, he has mentioned encounters with teachers and agents who were discouraging before his breakthrough.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2022

Officials were discouraging travel in the wintry conditions.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2021

But confirmation that the results of the only test well were discouraging could embolden opponents of drilling and prompt second thoughts among potential lease bidders.

From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2019

Anyway, his closest personal advisors were discouraging him from playing an active role in Washington.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik