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as in to ward (off)
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deter
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Australia is in the midst of a major military restructure, bolstering its navy with long-range firepower in an effort to deter China.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025 -
The house, which does not like children, especially not trick-or-treaters, does everything in its power to deter the kids before Halloween night.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Check (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28off%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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