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The phrase "are highly discouraged" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that certain actions or behaviors are strongly advised against.
Example: "In this organization, late submissions are highly discouraged to maintain fairness among all participants."
Alternatives: "are strongly discouraged" or "are not recommended".
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Gifts valued at $200 or more are highly discouraged and are subject to tax reporting.
Visits on Saturdays and Sundays before 2 P.M. are highly discouraged, and can result in lengthy delays at the border (see "Getting There and Away").
Tourniquets are highly discouraged, as is the use of ice or a cold compress.
And emotions in general are highly discouraged, since they all seem to lead to the Dark Side by way of the "fear leads to anger" formula (or as I like to call it, the "Transitive Property of the Force").
Abbreviations are highly discouraged, because they are difficult to interpret.
KitClan, WarriorClan, DeputyClan, CatClan or anything like that are considered bad and are highly discouraged.
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The use of headphones / earbuds on the ice is highly discouraged.
Because of the physical and environmental hazards, recreation on the river is highly discouraged.
After citing bingo in churches, Brand said, "We prefer not to try to regulate that kind of activity, but it's highly discouraged".
The use of tissues is highly discouraged, as they have been shown to collect in open trash receptacles and become breeding grounds for contamination.
They spoke the truth, but such spontaneous displays of appreciation — for Elwes or for the movie — were highly discouraged by the organizers: "You are not funnier or smarter than this movie — do not try," they said.
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