deterring

Example Sentences

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Airlines expect to carry more passengers this year but earn only half as much profit as in 2025, as high fuel prices don't appear to be fully deterring travel, according to projections published Sunday.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

It has been a bad ski season for Vail Resorts MTN -1.91%decrease; red down pointing triangle , with little snow and warm weather deterring activity on its slopes and eating into revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

The first incident prompted the Los Angeles Police Department to focus its resources on deterring and responding to these events.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Project Servator has a proven track record of stopping criminals and terrorists through highly visible, unpredictable deployments that vary in time and location, deterring those planning harm and reassuring the public.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

It can patrol there with its big old horns, deterring burglars and such.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith