deterrence
Example Sentences
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The truth is that his own errors had already brought about the collapse of Iran’s deterrence.
It’s hard to imagine a greater accomplishment than to achieve peace while stiffening the sinews of deterrence.
Much of this rhetoric might have been intended for deterrence, which has now failed.
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Much of this rhetoric might have been intended for deterrence, which has now failed.
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This month, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that he was holding "confidential talks with the French president about European nuclear deterrence".
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