Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselling
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Critics argue that these tactics risk turning ordinary citizens into human shields, discouraging Israeli or American drone strikes or amplifying the civilian cost if attacks occur.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Instead of listening to and learning from debates, the administration is discouraging them.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2026
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Caffeine wakes you up by inhibiting the ability of the natural sleep chemical adenosine from binding to its receptors.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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High levels of salt, sugar, or acid act as preservatives, inhibiting bacterial growth.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Tehran has also reportedly mined the strait, further deterring ships from attempting passage and marking a new escalation in the war.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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When peaceful protest is met with a show of force, the constitutional balance shifts from protecting assembly to deterring it.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the report said those efforts would have limited effects in dissuading someone who has a gambling addiction.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump, just as the vote was wrapping up, issued a primary threat against those who opposed his tariff regime — potentially dissuading some Republicans running in tight seats from backing Democrats’ tariff resolutions.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Unselling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselling. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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