deterred

Example Sentences

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One department store worker told the BBC that shoppers were being deterred by children "coming in en masse, creating noise and chaos".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The spike in global energy prices hasn’t deterred Wall Street analysts from penciling in increasingly higher estimates for corporate profits in 2026.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

Horton’s second-quarter profit fell to $647.9 million as affordability concerns and economic uncertainty deterred homebuyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Tickets in the top two categories, priced between $1,940 and $2,370, have remained available through subsequent ticket drops, suggesting fans have been deterred by the cost.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

I did not see Edmund for several weeks, and thinking I had finally deterred him, I resumed my usual habits.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein