deterred
Example Sentences
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The intruder might have been deterred by the couple’s two dogs — except that neither canine acted like a traditional guard dog.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Rupar told Salon that he won’t be deterred “from the unvarnished coverage of Trumpworld I’ve been doing since 2016.”
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026
Speaking following the judgement on Friday, McDevitt said: "While I am disappointed with the Court of Appeal judgement today, I am not deterred in my campaign to clear my name."
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Potential profitability challenges haven’t deterred institutional investors from backing XPeng’s ambitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Not to be deterred, he used himself as a specimen, just like Jenny, and made observations.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
