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as in to ward (off)
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deter
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While Intel’s sheer scale and capital expenditure requirements may deter private equity, a consortium or strategic carve-out remains a viable option.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025 -
These delays choke off supply, raise energy and housing costs, and deter private investment.—
Andrew Langer,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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“Check (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28off%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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