deterrence

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Investors will be looking for proof that Rheinmetall can maintain record margins while delivering the equipment required for European deterrence, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 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

Nato's founding principle of collective defence - that an attack on one member nation would be treated as an attack on all - underpins the alliance's nuclear deterrence stategy.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 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