deterred
Example Sentences
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Deivid knew that climbing into the rubble would put his sons at risk, but they would not be deterred from searching for their missing family members.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Iran’s attacks have deterred captains from using the route along the Omani coast protected by the Navy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
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
I was trying to rescue Diego—I’d-never seen him so adorably flustered—but my mother was not easily deterred.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
