deter

Example Sentences

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He says a long drawn-out conflict could deter travellers from passing through the Gulf – and have a long-term impact on the way its airlines operate.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Plus, without mechanisms to make any war catastrophic for Beijing, one expert warns, failure to deter it in the Taiwan Strait could plunge the world into chaos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The bases allow the U.S. to quickly detect threats headed toward the homeland, deter Russia and project force abroad, analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“To build themselves up and deter others from challenging their power, they take others down in public, letting them know exactly where they stand and how much they scorn them.”

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

The fairy possesses a weak brand of magic that it may use to deter predators, such as the Augurey.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling