- present participle of deter.
deterring
Example Sentences
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With China at the forefront, coast guards are evolving into tools for projecting power in the Western Pacific, marking territory and deterring rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The big monetary guns appear to be deterring currency speculators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Airlines expect to carry more passengers this year but earn only half as much profit as in 2025, as high fuel prices don't appear to be fully deterring travel, according to projections published Sunday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
The Ministry of Defence said at the time it was "disrupting and deterring" shadow fleet vessels, without providing specific details.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
It can patrol there with its big old horns, deterring burglars and such.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
