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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsells
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The lengthy delay to the funeral has raised questions about how Khamenei's remains have been preserved, as Islamic tradition, anaylsts say, generally calls for prompt burial and discourages chemical embalming.
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Bell on Wednesday reaffirmed his support for Florida’s institutional neutrality policies, which discourages university leaders from taking official positions on political issues in an effort to avoid chilling debate among students and faculty.
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In June, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York blamed 64% of the recent spike in unemployment among college graduates on the rise of remote work, which inhibits training and soft-skill development.
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Being on high alert to help meet someone else’s needs inhibits my ability to relax and enjoy myself.
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Hugo dissuades him—for unstated reasons that eventually prove pivotal—from putting the material online.
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But if a dentist dissuades you from getting one, Nguyen said, that’s another red flag.
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The outbreak exacerbates existing vulnerabilities like conflict, malnutrition, and low vaccination rates, while fear deters routine healthcare.
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While cabbage is susceptible to pests, surrounding it with chives effectively deters unwanted visitors such as aphids, cabbage moths, flea beetles, and slugs.
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“Unsells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsells. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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