deter
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Andaman police chief HGS Dhaliwal said his officers were doing everything possible to protect the island from outsiders, but Justin warned that social media–driven publicity seekers were increasingly difficult to deter.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
The moves come as elevated prices deter purchases in China, with fabricators seeing orders for copper rod weakening this month, ANZ Research analysts say in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
He said they had researched the virus before arriving from Punta Arenas in Chile on 5 May, but it did not deter them.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
They say Article 9, written in the aftermath of defeat, is too restrictive, and that Japan must be able to deter aggression, support allies, and respond proactively to crises in the region.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
The gods were shocked when they saw what Loki and Angrboda’s children were, but that did not deter them.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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