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deterrent

[dih-tur-uhnt, -tuhr-, -ter-] / dɪˈtɜr ənt, -ˈtʌr-, -ˈtɛr- /


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This time could easily be similar, with the possibility of U.S. restrictions on the use of Chinese open models serving as a deterrent for prospective customers—even if the curbs never come.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

And as a deterrent to goalkeepers who take a long time over goal-kicks towards the end of games, he can now give the opposition a corner instead if the keeper takes too long.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

"That is the biggest deterrent of all for a man who has constantly resisted efforts to to look inside his empire and financial circumstances," said Paulson.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

Late Wednesday, the company said the government had awarded it a 5.9 billion-pound contract for work on nuclear deterrent submarines.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Instinctively Matthias knew this was a good defense and a formidable deterrent.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

The government said it was committed to "restoring oceans to good health" and had been trialling deterrents since 2019.

From BBC Jun. 18, 2026

"Work will continue to ensure there is clear deterrents in terms of the punishments meted out by the law," he said.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

Half of the money for wolf conflicts would go toward deterrents; the remainder would compensate ranchers for their losses.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 20, 2026

In recent years, consumers in the eurozone have faced multiple deterrents to loosening their purse strings.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 4, 2025

But the deterrents to a degree can also be homegrown.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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