deter

Example Sentences

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The U.S. intended to deter Soviet tanks assaulting from the north or Egypt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The law would deal "serious punishment" to deter repeat offenders, Cambodian justice minister Koeut Rith told a news conference.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He says a long drawn-out conflict could deter travellers from passing through the Gulf – and have a long-term impact on the way its airlines operate.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The bases allow the U.S. to quickly detect threats headed toward the homeland, deter Russia and project force abroad, analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

He is not a prude, or judgmental, but he knows what he wants and lets nothing deter him.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove