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
Lewis said she had seen the level of shoplifting increase and decrease in line with the cost of living, but added: "When there is a presence in the town, they are deterred."
From BBC ● 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
I did not see Edmund for several weeks, and thinking I had finally deterred him, I resumed my usual habits.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
