as in discouragement
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Recent Examples of deterrence
Aside from ethical questions about using U.S. miners and engineers as a security measure, deterrence doesn’t really work this way.
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William Walldorf, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
And that does mean European forces, both on land and in air, and at sea, made available to ensure that there is an effective deterrence against any Russian further incursion and -- into an attack on Ukraine.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2025
Rubio repeated the Trump administration's stance that the minerals deal would link the economies of the U.S. and Ukraine, which would prove an effective deterrence to Russia.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
More important, the notion of having U.S. mining operations on or near the border between the Ukraine and Russia, especially the bord is with its occupied Ukrainian territory, to serve as a deterrence to future military action is hardly going to appeal to most private companies.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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William Walldorf, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
And that does mean European forces, both on land and in air, and at sea, made available to ensure that there is an effective deterrence against any Russian further incursion and -- into an attack on Ukraine.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2025
Rubio repeated the Trump administration's stance that the minerals deal would link the economies of the U.S. and Ukraine, which would prove an effective deterrence to Russia.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
More important, the notion of having U.S. mining operations on or near the border between the Ukraine and Russia, especially the bord is with its occupied Ukrainian territory, to serve as a deterrence to future military action is hardly going to appeal to most private companies.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterrence
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Without immediate results, frustration and discouragement creep up, prompting people to quit.—
Jane Hanson,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Super Group believed its global Betway brand and marketing deals with 10 NBA and NHL franchises and on Ted Lasso would draw in Americans, but found high taxes a discouragement in some markets and marketing spending too fierce in others.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Consider spreading a very thin (¼-inch thick) layer of topsoil across the planting area before sowing seed according to label instructions.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Keep tower fans dust-free and in good working condition with these easy-to-follow cleaning instructions.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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What is clear, however, is that his detention has become a rallying cry against the broader abuses of the immigration detention system, which critics argue has been transformed into a tool for political suppression.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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What voter suppression tactics are being used here?—
Richard Boykin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Neorealism emerged in the immediate aftermath of World War II as a response to the escapism and repression of Mussolini era cinema.—
Beandrea July,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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The sociologist Asef Bayat has documented the impact of everyday resistance against the Islamic Republic’s repression, gradually challenging both the clerical establishment and traditional patriarchal beliefs.—
Narges Mohammadi,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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On March 3, Microsoft unveiled its Dragon Copilot product, which combines the voice dictation capabilities of its DMO with the ambient listening capabilities of its DAX.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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After decades of keyboard dependency, Ko sees 2025 as a turning point when dictation becomes much more widespread as a human/computer interaction.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The home at 2195 Dias Dr. — which sits on nearly 99 acres with unobstructed views in every direction — is on the market for $2.25 million.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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The orchestra has no music director to push it in this or that direction.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Deterrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterrence. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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