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as in to ward (off)
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That being said, the marginal increase hasn’t been enough to deter investors from their dovish hopes.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
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States’ restitution penalties are established to deter poaching, but also to ensure the wildlife agency is reimbursed for the loss of a poached trophy animal.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Check (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28off%29. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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