Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unselling
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Extreme heat, air pollution, and water stress are disrupting competitions and discouraging everyday participation, deepening inequalities in access to safe, inclusive places to play.—
Sebastian Buckup,
Time,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Although Samuel and his siblings may have two very talented parents, the kids tend to stay out of the spotlight—and their parents are actively discouraging careers in Hollywood.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Inflammation May Decrease Blackberries contain compounds that protect cells by decreasing free radicals and inhibiting inflammation.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
4 Feb. 2026
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Scientists had long known that depriving mice of vitamin A caused infertility; the challenge was finding a safe, targeted way of inhibiting it.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Make sure your squirrel-deterring methods are actually bird-safe.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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In other words, placing a person’s actions under observation is an essential component for deterring malicious conduct.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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Kelly isn’t dissuading people from talking about his presidential prospects.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2026
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A little bout of volatility isn't dissuading Ed Yardeni from his bullish take on stocks.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Unselling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unselling. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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