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as in to ward (off)
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deter
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Holding federal agents accountable will deter future abuses of power.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Councilmember Cheylynda Barnard, who authored the motion, expressed frustration with claims that a pause would deter businesses and result in job losses.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Check (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28off%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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