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as in to ward (off)
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deter
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Despite the use of force by federal agents, Massey and Topper, who had never before attended a protest, said the incident wouldn't deter them from attending more in the future.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026 -
Federal agents have attempted to frustrate these efforts, but their targets have proved too resourceful, too careful—too determined—to be deterred.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
28 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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