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Recent Examples of deterrence
Sybiha urged partners to take unspecified deterrence measures against Minsk.
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Dan Bashakov, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The Ukraine war has convinced many in Europe that deterrence may not be enough.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Mousavi and his Aerospace Force are now crucial to Iran’s projection of deterrence.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
There is nothing in the NATO charter that requires the US to extend nuclear deterrence.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
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Dan Bashakov, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The Ukraine war has convinced many in Europe that deterrence may not be enough.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Mousavi and his Aerospace Force are now crucial to Iran’s projection of deterrence.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 9 May 2026
There is nothing in the NATO charter that requires the US to extend nuclear deterrence.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterrence
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Despite heavy discouragement from local authorities, macaques are unlikely to reduce their junk food consumption, given the popularity of the tourist attraction and their history of interacting with humans dating back to the 18th century.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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More than 100 Manus employees moved into Meta’s Singapore offices in early March, CNBC has learned, signaling the controversial AI business deal has moved ahead despite Beijing’s discouragement.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Both clubs also have youth academies aiming to offer affordable instruction to younger players.—
PJ Green
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Where needed, eriophyid mites can be controlled with horticultural oil, neem oil or miticide sprays following label instructions.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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This was a radical statement at a time when unions often faced violent suppression from employers and police.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Alongside David, another person, who has interim name suppression, was also accused of locking Norman in a room for up to 16 hours a day, according to the New Zealand Herald.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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This repression sparked years of protests and widened the divide between his government and the public, ultimately leading to his resignation.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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According to recent polling by the firm Meganálisis, Rodríguez continues to face deeply negative approval ratings, with many Venezuelans still associating the interim government with corruption, repression and economic collapse linked to the final years of Chavismo.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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The company is also known for its parts business, which includes motors and charging, and has struck deals with competitors including Eve Air and Archer.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The 71-watt-hour battery supports fast charging, and Acer rates it for up to 30 hours of video playback (specifically on the P6’s IPS panel configuration).—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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Getmany claims agencies using its platform can automate up to 85% of their Upwork workflows, while reducing hours spent on bidding and lead qualification.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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To celebrate Monroe’s 100th birthday on June 1, five photos from the shoot are being auctioned off through proxy bidding until Tuesday morning, when the live auction will occur.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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This Mac-only dictation tool uses OpenAI’s Whisper model to transcribe speech up to 3x faster than typing, with zero latency and full offline processing.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
25 May 2026
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The whole thing was like being seized by some kind of creative, semi-demonic power and taking dictation.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Since the Miss Universe Cuba franchise was established in Miami under the direction of Venezuelan lawyer and designer Prince Julio César in 2024, the city has become a hub for training beauty queens of Cuban origin who represent the island in international competitions.—
Sarah Moreno
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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The election is widely viewed as a verdict on the turbulent presidency of Gustavo Petro, who came to power in 2022, and on the future direction of Colombia’s political and economic model.—
Sebastian Jimenez,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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“Deterrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterrence. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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