deterrence
Example Sentences
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“Saudi Arabia therefore needs to re-establish a credible level of deterrence to reduce the risk of further strikes against its oil facilities.”
The truth is that his own errors had already brought about the collapse of Iran’s deterrence.
It’s hard to imagine a greater accomplishment than to achieve peace while stiffening the sinews of deterrence.
Much of this rhetoric might have been intended for deterrence, which has now failed.
From Barron's
Much of this rhetoric might have been intended for deterrence, which has now failed.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.