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as in to ward (off)
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Rhodes reveals that foundation repairs can cost anywhere between $10,000 to $50,000, a hefty sum that will deter many buyers.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Wind chimes and motion sprinklers can also be potentially used to deter wild deer from a specific location.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Check (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28off%29. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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