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as in to ward (off)
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deter
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Studies show that fines that don’t put a significant dent in a company’s profit don’t deter companies from future violations, Leffel said.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025 -
Sirianni said the offensive line’s health has not deterred the Eagles from choosing to run the ball.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
8 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 15 Oct. 2025.
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