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"Deter" in a Sentence (14 examples)
The probability that we may fall in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just; it shall not deter me.
You will not deter me!
Could we aspire to a more peaceful world if everyone had their whole lives mandatorily recorded by the government? Would it deter criminals and eliminate crime? Would we at last be able to walk at night anywhere without fear?
His ominous words did not deter Mary.
Tom installed security cameras on his property to deter thieves.
Police presence in the neighborhood was increased as a measure to deter crime.
The video cameras are mainly there to deter thieves.
They put up a sign to deter trespassers.
Bees have conspicuous colors to deter their enemies.
Prison serves to deter criminals from committing crimes.
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Their boss deterred them from both taking holidays at the same time, claiming he couldn't manage it all on his own.
Such a male-dominated environment is also likely to contribute to the lingering presence of an outdated belief that expressing feelings and demonstrating emotion is a sign of weakness, deterring some men from discussing their problems.
Among the remaining contention points between the two armies is an eastern region called the Depsang Plains. Military analysts said that the Chinese Army was not allowing Indian troops to patrol in that area, even though they have done so for decades. While India’s military is already stretched thin, said Saurav Jha, editor in chief of the Delhi Defense Review, it still needs to keep up a permanent patrol to deter China.
we have in following enquiry, attempted to throw some light upon subjects, from which uncertainty has hitherto deterred the wise
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