deterring

Example Sentences

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To those worried about cost: Deterring nuclear war is far cheaper than fighting one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

Deterring guns on campus is a tender balance between instituting student safety and accountability.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024

Deterring a conflict with China will require a deep understanding how the concept of effective control will be used by the People’s Liberation Army in a war, the study concludes.

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2022

"Deterring corporate monopolists, polluters, fraudsters, and workplace abusers requires the DOJ to bring tough prosecutions," Claypool added.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2022

The fourth and last D, was the Deterring of Princes with fear of their excommunications, and I know not what.

From The Condition of Catholics Under James I. by Gerard, John