Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsell
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Despite the use of force by federal agents, Massey and Topper, who had never before attended a protest, said the incident wouldn't deter them from attending more in the future.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026 -
Federal agents have attempted to frustrate these efforts, but their targets have proved too resourceful, too careful—too determined—to be deterred.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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The travel watch still discourages unnecessary travel.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Jan. 2026
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The region is grappling with a winter storm that is paralyzing activity in the area with freezing precipitation on its roads, discouraging shoppers from heading out to stores.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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If some companies, like BP and Total acquiesced, others like Exxon and Conoco packed up and left, writing off $billions and filing international arbitration claims that dissuaded many firms from seeking to establish operations in the country.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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There’s nothing like the threats of Sasquatch coming into the theater, stuffing you in a sleeping bag and beating you against a tree in one of their Don’t Talk PSAs to dissuade you from using your phone.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Scientists had long known that depriving mice of vitamin A caused infertility; the challenge was finding a safe, targeted way of inhibiting it.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, a potential for freezing fog across much of North Texas early Wednesday morning could inhibit visibility and lead to light accumulations of new ice, according to the NWS.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Unsell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsell. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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