Examples of disincentive in a Sentence
We considered volunteering, but the complicated application process was a disincentive.
The complicated application process was a disincentive to volunteering our time.
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That includes new work requirements for adults enrolled in Medicaid expansion beginning in December of 2026, more frequent eligibility checks, and disincentives for states to cover unauthorized migrant children, among other provisions.
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Riley Beggin, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Indeed, Congress has provided a strong disincentive: U.S. tax law.
—David Bier, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
The low pay creates a disincentive for psychologists and psychiatrists to join insurance networks.
—Aneri Pattani, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
In Bhaumik’s opinion, the drug shortage has come from a combination of supply chain failures, regulatory bottlenecks, and economic disincentives.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
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Riley Beggin, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Indeed, Congress has provided a strong disincentive: U.S. tax law.
—David Bier, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
The low pay creates a disincentive for psychologists and psychiatrists to join insurance networks.
—Aneri Pattani, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
In Bhaumik’s opinion, the drug shortage has come from a combination of supply chain failures, regulatory bottlenecks, and economic disincentives.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disincentive
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“Disincentive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disincentive. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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