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as in dissuading
to steer (a person) from an activity or course of action
we tried to deter him from his crazy scheme, but to no avail
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Recent Examples of deterring
Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Under the plan, a multinational force for Ukraine would be deployed once a ceasefire is in place, aimed at deterring any Russian aggression and supporting the rebuilding of Ukraine’s military.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
That meant deterring non-American actors in the region.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 2 Jan. 2026
The vapor dissipates rather fast, and does not really allow for an effective way of deterring many pests.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
Authorities said the mission focused on locating critically missing children, providing immediate care and appropriate placement and deterring criminal activity tied to their exploitation.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
After all, Iranian people have proved to be Iran’s greatest asset in resisting and deterring foreign aggression.
—Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 22 Dec. 2025
Receiving tips from the public remains one of the FBI's best tools in preventing, detecting, and deterring crime.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
The incident’s location—a crowded outdoor bar patio—underscores ongoing debates over public safety, law enforcement pursuit policies, and the balance between deterring dangerous driving while protecting bystanders.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
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Why has Hochul stalled on the Propel transmission line from upstate to NYC, deterring solar providers from making investments in this cheap, clean fuel?
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Will blowing up boats stop fentanyl deaths in the U.S.? Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, meanwhile, has said Trump's military strikes near Venezuela are already having a deterrent effect on drug cartels.—
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This team has neither a point-of-attack defense on the perimeter nor a true deterrent interior presence.—
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A little bout of volatility isn't dissuading Ed Yardeni from his bullish take on stocks.—
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The actor turned businessman, who filed for divorce from Richards in July, is facing four criminal charges by the State of California — two counts of injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiancé, boyfriend, girlfriend or child's parent; and two counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.—
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But a September report from SANDAG’s internal auditor was discouraging.—
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The initiative also coincides with the $100,000 H-1B application fee, introduced September 21, two days after the DOL announcement—a White House move aimed at discouraging bulk filings by staffing and outsourcing firms.—
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“Deterring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterring. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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