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as in ticks (off)
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as in wards (off)
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Rosemary enhances the Brussel sprout's flavor when planted nearby, and deters certain insects from feasting on the miniature bulbs.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
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Collective action deters bullies Harvard never stood alone.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Checks (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/checks%20%28off%29. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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