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Recent Examples of deterrence
His White House visit also comes a day after Germany and France announced plans to deepen cooperation on nuclear deterrence, in a major shift in European defense policy.
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Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Macron’s office said the speech is expected to build on his 2020 address on nuclear deterrence, delivered before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine reshaped the security landscape in Europe.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The military activity in the Middle East over the past few days suggests these are needed for more than deterrence, but instead to meet an immediate defensive need in an active region.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
France also will allow partners to participate in deterrence exercises and allow allies’ non-nuclear forces to participate in France’s nuclear activities, said Macron, who is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces under the French constitution.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
Macron’s office said the speech is expected to build on his 2020 address on nuclear deterrence, delivered before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine reshaped the security landscape in Europe.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
The military activity in the Middle East over the past few days suggests these are needed for more than deterrence, but instead to meet an immediate defensive need in an active region.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
France also will allow partners to participate in deterrence exercises and allow allies’ non-nuclear forces to participate in France’s nuclear activities, said Macron, who is the commander-in-chief of the armed forces under the French constitution.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterrence
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And given all the ambient discouragement against speaking up about this particular cause, solidarity isn’t just a buzzword.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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SpongeBob doesn’t stay stuck in discouragement or disappointment for long, but rather looks for something positive to focus on.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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Once the pedestrians are out of the way, the car slowly pulls into the intersection before stopping again as the HSI agents approach, shouting instructions for the driver to stop.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite these declines, Massachusetts still ranks relatively high compared to other states, but risks falling behind states that have recently improved their literacy instruction, including Mississippi and Florida.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Proponents claim that an unfiltered apple cider vinegar shot each morning taken straight or diluted with water, can help with digestion, bloating, blood sugar control, appetite suppression, and give you a metabolism boost.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
8 Mar. 2026
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The project is the one of the first instances in which the city of Los Angeles is using goat grazing on its public lands for fire suppression.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Since the republic’s founding in 1979, Iran’s Kurds have faced persistent repression.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2026
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Women in Iran have suffered under monstrous repression since 1979.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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New fast charging network planned in China To support the new battery technology, the EV firm announced plans to build a large network of high-power charging stations.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Apple also put included MagSafe with Qi2 support for those looking for a more convenient wireless charging experience.—
Shawn Chen,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Don’t expect Denver to get into a bidding war for him.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Less than a week after dropping out of the bidding for Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix has made a smaller but intriguing acquisition of an AI firm founded by Ben Affleck.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Mar. 2026
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Classes like Music Theory 1 guide students through concepts such as diatonic and secondary dominants, four-part writing and multiple-voice exercises, including singing and dictation.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Year round — but especially fitting for Lunar New Year — Ford will print a fortune of your dictation and stuff it inside a large breakable chocolate fortune cookie.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Indonesia’s stocks and currency slid toward new bearish milestones as rising Middle East conflict dragged on regional assets, compounding concerns over the country’s investability and policy direction.—
Prima Wirayani,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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As a result, heat can move through the material almost three times more efficiently along the direction of the electric field, offering a powerful way to manage thermal energy in advanced technologies.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Deterrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterrence. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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