How to Use inhibit in a Sentence

inhibit

verb
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  • You shouldn't allow fear of failure to inhibit you.
  • Strict laws are inhibiting economic growth.
  • He was inhibited by modesty.
  • Fear can inhibit people from expressing their opinions.
  • With kids who are actors, there’s a level of nervousness that inhibits them a bit.
    — Holly Jones, Variety, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The salt draws out the water and inhibits the growth of many undesirable microorganisms.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 17 Apr. 2023
  • This will inhibit a housing provider from trying to build more units because of all of the restrictions.
    — Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2023
  • And this has raised concerns among public health experts that such out-of-pocket costs will inhibit the use of PrEP.
    — Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Stress and a lack of food can also inhibit breastfeeding.
    — Hajar Harb, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
  • According to the pros at Whirlpool, this can block the detergent door, inhibiting the solution from making its way to the rest of the dishes.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2023
  • At the same time, though, the far-right rebels have also inhibited that process by blocking debate on two such bills in the last several months.
    — Marianna Sotomayor, Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2023
  • For all the power and influence Witherspoon now wields, there are ways that fame inhibits control.
    — Leah Chernikoff, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2023
  • Enlarge / Red wine headache (RWH) might be caused by quercetin, which inhibits an enzyme that processes acetaldehyde in the blood.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The hood stays put and doesn't blow off my head too easily, and the jacket has a slightly trim fit that doesn't inhibit my mobility.
    — Matt Jancer, WIRED, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Its leaves and roots inhibit the growth of other species, creating a mono-thicket that spreads rapidly.
    — Julie Watson, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 June 2023
  • On the other hand, certain compounds present in some plant foods can inhibit iron absorption.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Let apps help you: There are a variety of inhibiting apps that can limit online shopping.
    — Good Housekeeping, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Here, experts discuss how to think about the ick and how to determine if what’s causing the ick may inhibit a healthy relationship.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Health, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Lecanemab belongs to a class of therapies that break down or inhibit buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, and is apparently the first to clearly subdue symptoms of the disease.
    — Byscience News Staff, science.org, 6 Oct. 2022
  • But the panel expressed doubt that the prospect of later criminal charges would inhibit presidents.
    — Charlie Savage, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024
  • But being short on square footage should never inhibit the design potential of your kitchen.
    — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 7 Mar. 2023
  • However, in the presence of GLP-1, glucagon is inhibited.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Some research shows that vitamin D may also help inhibit the growth of certain types of cancer cells.
    — Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Just half a glass of orange juice is enough to support optimal absorption and even reverse some of the inhibiting effects of substances like tea and coffee.
    — Georgia Day, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The rules might inhibit Manchester United in some small way, but their impact is much more pronounced on Newcastle.
    — Rory Smith, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Leptin, a hormone found in fat cells, is thought to inhibit testosterone production, Dr. Dubin says.
    — Christa Sgobba, Men's Health, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Forcing a developer to salvage any part of the façade or mural will only raise the price of construction and inhibit the creative design of the building.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Officials in Beijing have accused the United States of trying to inhibit China’s growth.
    — Edward Wong, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2023
  • Saw palmetto has been proven to inhibit DHT’s function, thus promoting hair growth and keeping hair from falling out.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • But drugs that break down or otherwise inhibit these plaques haven’t clearly subdued symptoms.
    — Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 29 Sep. 2022

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