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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsold
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My advice to early career scientists is to follow your passion and not be discouraged by the current stress on the system.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026 -
And though fans are eager to see their favorite characters on screen, many are discouraged by the teaser's new animation style.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The strong smell of mint is refreshing to people, but aphids are deterred by the scent.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Colling lives in Massachusetts, but that hasn’t deterred him from supporting a team one state over.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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So, that has sometimes inhibited our ability to respond to [news].—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2026
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Curiosity itself is not disappearing, but it can be inhibited by several factors including things like fear, assumptions, technology, and interactions in workplace environments.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The core outputs 575 megawatts of thermal energy, which can be diverted for specialized industrial processes like heavy manufacturing or water desalination.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Prosecutors described the case as the largest pandemic fraud scheme in the country, saying Bock diverted tens of millions in federal money intended to feed hungry children.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Unsold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsold. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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