deterring

Example Sentences

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She says there is "nothing appealing about Peterborough at all at the minute" and feels the state of the city is deterring visitors.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“I’ve found in prior research that immigration enforcement reduces enrollment by causing some to flee and deterring newcomers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

That isn’t deterring some fund managers from making early bets on Elon Musk’s satellite, rocket and artificial intelligence giant.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In addition, rising up could have made them appear larger, potentially deterring predators.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith