deterred
Example Sentences
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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
She had wanted to legally change her surname for years, but had been deterred by the cost.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
And since the pile-up of injuries hasn’t deterred women from buying the pants, it might just be that fashion victim is the real label of the summer.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 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
Moreover, the threat of violence often deterred blacks from pressing legitimate claims, making the “civil rights” of former slaves largely illusory—existing on paper but rarely to be found in real life.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
