deterrence

Example Sentences

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He began the necessary job of transferring to networks of regional allies more of the responsibility for global deterrence.

From The Wall Street Journal

That makes restoring deterrence even more important for Europe—and the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr Sunderland said the solution needed intelligence-driven policing, increased deterrence through heavier sentencing and additional security measures.

From BBC

To support Ukraine’s deterrence and defence in the short, medium, and long term, we have agreed today to further develop the CAP into a multi-year programme for Ukraine.

From Reuters

And, if that deterrence fails, the resultant conflict could spill beyond Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times