Example Sentences

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He pointed to new workers' rights laws, which have faced criticism from some business groups who argue they will discourage companies from hiring and hit economic growth.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

This is an enormous lead, but not one that will discourage global competition.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

“That leaves less money for spending outside gas stations and will discourage holiday travel,” notes Gavekal Research’s Will Denyer.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

The president said “our private understanding” with Chinese Premier Chou En-lai was that “we won’t encourage it . . . we didn’t say we will discourage it, either.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

"It will discourage Rosy," she said to herself, "just when I was so anxious for Beata to win her affection from the first."

From Rosy by Molesworth, Mrs.