UNSOLD Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

unsold

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Definition of unsold

past tense of unsell

as in discouraged

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The expert panel also found insufficient data to set strict healthy reference ranges for the abundance of individual microbial species, and discouraged testing companies from offering therapeutic advice based on results.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
The panel also said there isn’t enough information to establish strict healthy reference ranges for the abundance of individual microbial species, and discouraged testing companies from providing therapeutic advice based on results.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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The raise suggests investors aren't deterred by Beijing's unprecedented order to block Meta's short-lived $2 billion acquisition.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Conflict in mining regions, disputed licenses, slow permitting, and unpredictable enforcement have long deterred Western investors, while Chinese operators have been better able to absorb those risks.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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Historical discriminatory practices like redlining have inhibited homeownership for Black and Latino families across the nation dating back to the 1930s.

— Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Both honey and garlic fall into the category of foods in which the bacteria can live, but under normal circumstances, the growth of spores would be inhibited, says Joy Gail Waite-Cusic, a professor of food safety at Oregon State University.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 28 Sep. 2026

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