Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsell
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Why would the inspector general measure work to deter fraud?—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Concert organizers are not deterred from moving forward with the upcoming season, which is set to kick off on June 7 with the DJ Williams Band, City Park Jazz officials said in a statement.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mention cutting toxic people out of your life (but don’t reveal that the people in question are your friends who, at lunch, discouraged you from posting that).—
Emily Menez,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Within days, China’s surprise intervention in the deal quickly shattered that hope, as Beijing stepped up efforts to discourage Chinese AI founders from moving their businesses offshore.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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The gruesome images of tanks blown apart by drones in Ukraine did not dissuade anyone from purchasing these systems.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Not even the Vatican taking offense to their swift affair could dissuade Taylor and Burton.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Prescription treatments like Vaniqa work by inhibiting an enzyme involved in hair follicle cell division, helping to reduce regrowth with consistent use.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Brine, a mixture of water and salt, proved effective at inhibiting spoilage while enhancing the flavor of food.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Unsell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsell. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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