deter
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Thankfully, Curry did not allow any eerie rumors to deter him from securing the home, which was originally built in 1922, having been designed by acclaimed architect Stiles O. Clements.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Around Paris, Toulouse and Marseilles, local policies that deter suburban sprawl and promote new housing in city centers have slowed expansion of outer suburbs, a recent study found.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
"There was nothing in place to deter him or make him think about it, of consequences, no fear," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
The central bank also released a constant stream of forward guidance hinting at low rates in the future to deter markets from bidding up yields.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
And I didn’t let it deter me from continually trying to break the ice between my teammates and myself.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
What can happen that deters women from getting those eggs out of storage?
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026
Evidence that the CTA deters real criminals is thin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
He said this was because the changes were "fraught with hoops you have to jump through" that "deters a lot of people from even bothering".
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
“And then if I want to maintain that wealth, it deters the decumulation of assets in old age.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 16, 2026
The others have turned pale; let’s hope it deters them.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
Some older homeowners may be deterred from selling by the tax hit if their property has appreciated significantly in value since they bought it.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
The ICC hasn’t successfully prosecuted a single head of state, nor has it deterred crimes in continuing conflicts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
She had wanted to legally change her surname for years, but had been deterred by the cost.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Perhaps most importantly, they need to learn to not be deterred by immediate losses.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
But Daddy wasn’t deterred by my lack of interest.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
Given Starlink’s strategic importance, the U.S. would strengthen its hand by deterring such efforts or aiding SpaceX’s cyber defense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
The yen has been sliding despite previous interventions and comments by Katayama that Japan was ready to act, remarks aimed at deterring investors from betting on the currency sliding further.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Still, deterring China in its backyard will remain a challenge for the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
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 can patrol there with its big old horns, deterring burglars and such.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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