deterring

Example Sentences

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Concerns arose that recent premium subscription price hikes, from $11.99 to $12.99, are deterring potential customers.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The first incident prompted the Los Angeles Police Department to focus its resources on deterring and responding to these events.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Project Servator has a proven track record of stopping criminals and terrorists through highly visible, unpredictable deployments that vary in time and location, deterring those planning harm and reassuring the public.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

In addition, rising up could have made them appear larger, potentially deterring predators.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

It can patrol there with its big old horns, deterring burglars and such.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith