deterrence

Example Sentences

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"What I'm doing is to prepare Germany to be able to defend itself, by building up those defence capabilities. This is deterrence for us. We will deter the threat from the Russian side."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Some officials argue that what really matters is real-world deterrence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"We are needed when it comes to increasing the defence capabilities of Germany and Europe and creating an effective deterrence."

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“Are we letting the pursuit of this short-term tactical success affect our ability to sustain strategic deterrence against China?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

The Quakers’ goals were prevention of further harm to society, deterrence, and, by the early nineteenth century, encouragement of prisoners to en-gage in “penitent reflection,” which could result in their personal reformation.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover