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Recent Examples of deterrence
On deterrence, requires a significant sentence.
—
Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The proposal of a drone wall, which is particularly supported by Baltic and Eastern European states, is intended as both a deterrence and defensive barrier, as well as a way to pool resources to bolster Europe’s collective defense.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Tokyo and Washington’s decision last year to elevate alliance discussions on extended deterrence to the highest levels of government is a positive step in this direction.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
Few believe Kim would countenance relinquishing his nuclear deterrence, given the fates of Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and Iraq’s Saddam Hussein, both toppled after abandoning their weapons programs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
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Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The proposal of a drone wall, which is particularly supported by Baltic and Eastern European states, is intended as both a deterrence and defensive barrier, as well as a way to pool resources to bolster Europe’s collective defense.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Tokyo and Washington’s decision last year to elevate alliance discussions on extended deterrence to the highest levels of government is a positive step in this direction.
—Mariano-Florentino CuÉllar, Foreign Affairs, 25 Sep. 2025
Few believe Kim would countenance relinquishing his nuclear deterrence, given the fates of Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi and Iraq’s Saddam Hussein, both toppled after abandoning their weapons programs.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterrence
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The gradual combination of these skills helps students avoid most crashes in the long term, leading to less discouragement and frustration.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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So feelings of self-doubt, frustration, and discouragement start to kick in.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Follow these instructions to enable your phone to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs).—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The instruction from the government prompted the national strike.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The prison in Silivri has a storied place in Turkish politics; it has been long associated with the suppression of dissent.—
Afşin Yurdakul,
Time,
7 Oct. 2025
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The fire suppression efforts involve five engines, one water tender, two dozers and one hand crew.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Made as Brazil’s dictatorship was losing its grip, these films confronted repression indirectly, turning sensuality into an act of defiance.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
12 Oct. 2025
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Political scientist Ronald Krebs notes that domestic rights advocates rarely gain lasting momentum from the award, and may even face intensified repression.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The vehicle also features ultra-fast charging capability and represents the pinnacle of current electric performance sedan technology.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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In China, drivers have access to BYD Auto's Megawatt charging.—
Charles Singh,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Oct. 2025
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In 2021, at Belhassen’s bidding, Beckham restrategized, consolidated her secondary collection, VVB, into the main line, and cut the average price point in half.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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In today’s hot housing market, winning a bidding war can feel like a triumph.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Others rely on voice dictation to record shower thoughts and capture dreams each morning in new chat threads.—
Gelila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the time, Apple said only a small portion of data was shared to help improve Siri and dictation.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Add pasta; cook according to package directions for al dente.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Deterrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterrence. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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