deterred
Example Sentences
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The intruder might have been deterred by the couple’s two dogs — except that neither canine acted like a traditional guard dog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Rupar told Salon that he won’t be deterred “from the unvarnished coverage of Trumpworld I’ve been doing since 2016.”
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
Speaking following the judgement on Friday, McDevitt said: "While I am disappointed with the Court of Appeal judgement today, I am not deterred in my campaign to clear my name."
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Fuel-export curbs spurred refineries to cut back on processing; travelers flew less, deterred by increased surcharges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
He kicked and battered the air in some clumsy attempt to intimidate Gingersnipes, but she would not be deterred.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
