deterrence
Example Sentences
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Stripping away these elements would, in Tehran's view, dismantle the foundations of its deterrence.
From BBC
Speaking at the MSC, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was already holding "confidential talks with the French president about European nuclear deterrence".
From Barron's
France and the UK are the only two nuclear powers in Europe - but Germany and many other European nations have traditionally relied on the US nuclear umbrella within the Nato alliance for deterrence.
From BBC
What it does less well is grapple honestly with countries’ use of coercion, deterrence and escalation—the forces that now determine many economic outcomes.
They were referred for prosecution, which is important for deterrence.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
