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as in to ward (off)
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Choose one that deters all but the most determined squirrels and place it away from your bulb bed.—
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Southern Living,
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Some countries have and are considering banning children’s content platforms to deter younger audiences.—
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Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Check (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28off%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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