deterred

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KB Home shares were under pressure on Wednesday after the company said it’s already seeing prospective buyers deterred by the war in Iran as the Los Angeles home builder cut its full-year guidance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Clovis coach Cooper Steele said his team had to be aggressive with Centennial’s size, so the free throws the Huskies made were something that couldn’t be deterred.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

She said disabled people who want to get into acting shouldn't be deterred by the idea that disabled actors would be "fighting for the same jobs".

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Its conclusion served as a red flag that deterred some parts of the Pentagon from using Grok, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

I was hoping any potential buyers would be deterred by the thought of a fresh paint job and replacement blinds, but that wasn't the case.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi