Sentence examples for sought to discourage from inspiring English sources

At his press conference on Friday, Obama sought to discourage such sophomoric framing.

Watson has sought to discourage anyone seeking to remove him as deputy leader.

His father, he has explained, sought to discourage him from playing goalie because goalie equipment was expensive.

Some local governments in Xinjiang have sought to discourage Uighurs from their usual fasting at that time.

Since then, despite being a robust supporter of the free market, it has actively sought to discourage short-term inflows of foreign capital.

Even James I, who defended the legitimacy of traditional English pastimes when they were condemned by the Puritans, sought to discourage his subjects from indulging in folk football.

Employers often seek to discourage comments that paint them in a negative light.

Millions are spent on encouraging consumption for every pound spent on seeking to discourage it.

The campaign will seek to discourage children 12 to 15 from using drugs.

The proposed deal seeks to discourage that kind of currency manipulation.

Mr. Sharpton did not seek to discourage Mr. Ford from running, and recommended that he begin to reach out to the state's black leaders and clergy.