deterred
Example Sentences
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When this direction didn’t pan out, Parton wasn’t deterred.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
She had wanted to legally change her surname for years, but had been deterred by the cost.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Perhaps most importantly, they need to learn to not be deterred by immediate losses.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
While the increased assessments needed to meet new standards deterred buyers for a few years, Florida condo statistics from May 2026 indicate the condo market is beginning to recover.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
If a criminal thinks his potential victim may be armed, he may be deterred from committing the crime.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
