Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsell
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After the war started, Rebin said that bombs would not deter him from driving to the capital once more to search for his son.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Residents are also urged to secure garbage and avoid leaving food outside to deter wild animals.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The income that a proficiency with needle and thread commands relative to the skills needed and the physical toll of bending over detailed work for hours likely discourages teenagers and young adults from heeding Bae’s advice, fashion industry experts said.—
Anne D’Innocenzio,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, the odds for the three worst teams were flattened, as a way to discourage teams from racing to the bottom.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Legislators seek solutions other than lawsuits For more than a decade, lawmakers have been chipping away at the ADA accessibility quagmire — working to incentivize businesses to comply with the law and to dissuade high-frequency litigants from suing so often.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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His father was a drummer who initially attempted to dissuade Gadson from entering into the music industry.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 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 9 Apr. 2026.
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