deterred
Example Sentences
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She had wanted to legally change her surname for years, but had been deterred by the cost.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Perhaps most importantly, they need to learn to not be deterred by immediate losses.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
While the increased assessments needed to meet new standards deterred buyers for a few years, Florida condo statistics from May 2026 indicate the condo market is beginning to recover.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Last Fourth of July, the company’s system deterred more than 20,000 people in the U.S. from booking an entire home listing on Airbnb, according to company spokesperson Ruthie Kongo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 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
