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Allowing more sunlight in also discourages the growth of mold.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026 -
The women farmers say that the demanding nature of the work in the chile pepper fields discourages men.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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In explaining its move, the regulator acknowledged a long-standing complaint from researchers who have argued that without access to specific data, trial results cannot be easily duplicated, which inhibits greater understanding of how medicines might work.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
14 Apr. 2026
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Strong El Niños often result in stronger wind shear over the Atlantic Basin in summer, which inhibits storm formation.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Live With Kelly and Mark host engaged in a titillating conversation with husband Mark Consuelos on Wednesday's edition of the beloved talk show, with the star admitting that her oral retainer sometimes dissuades her husband's advances in the bedroom.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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The difficulty of challenging an arbitrator’s award sometimes dissuades the losing party from spending the time and money necessary to mount a viable challenge.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Figs contain a natural latex that deters pests, helping protect the tree from infestations.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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Garlic's potent aroma deters all these pests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Unsells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsells. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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