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A Southern California homeowners association pooled its resources and welcomed the installation of license plate readers in their neighborhood to deter crime.

"It is deterring some people from standing to be candidates, and inhibiting how some engage with voters – both of which risk weakening our robust democratic debate."

From BBC

Researchers say it is also important to see whether the LED lighting is effective in deterring other shark species known to attack humans, including bull sharks and tiger sharks.

From BBC

Obama adhered more closely to restraints on presidential power, but did not make the kinds of structural and procedural changes necessary to deter future presidents from following in the footsteps of the Bush administration.

From Salon

“Let’s not kid ourselves, Nato does deter Russia, and we have to make sure that happens,” said a defence source.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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