deterred
Example Sentences
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Still, it’s clear the organization hasn’t been defeated or deterred, and its hold on Hormuz has strengthened its regional position, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
And since the pile-up of injuries hasn’t deterred women from buying the pants, it might just be that fashion victim is the real label of the summer.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
While the increased assessments needed to meet new standards deterred buyers for a few years, Florida condo statistics from May 2026 indicate the condo market is beginning to recover.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Around 2,500 people in California were redirected, and in Los Angeles, specifically, some 200 people were deterred, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
I did not see Edmund for several weeks, and thinking I had finally deterred him, I resumed my usual habits.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
