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Recent Examples of deterrence
Panetta called on postal leaders to prioritize mail theft deterrence in South San Jose, including the approval of individual curbside mailboxes, new physical security standards for cluster box units and clarity on a nationwide strategy to address this epidemic.
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James Herrera Monterey Daily Herald, Arkansas Online, 28 Dec. 2025
As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan is seeking to enhance its deterrence capabilities and work more closely with allies, including the United States.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
But diversification did not bring deterrence.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
During its mission to support sanctions against North Korea, the New Zealand vessel patrolled 158,000 square miles of water, interrupted two possibly illicit ship-to-ship transfers, identified seven vessels of interest and broadcast 79 deterrence messages.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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James Herrera Monterey Daily Herald, Arkansas Online, 28 Dec. 2025
As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan is seeking to enhance its deterrence capabilities and work more closely with allies, including the United States.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
But diversification did not bring deterrence.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
During its mission to support sanctions against North Korea, the New Zealand vessel patrolled 158,000 square miles of water, interrupted two possibly illicit ship-to-ship transfers, identified seven vessels of interest and broadcast 79 deterrence messages.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterrence
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Stand strong in your plans and strategies for 2026 even if February and early March bring some discouragement.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Jan. 2026
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But to unmask the killer in a mansion filled with ticking clocks and suspects, amateur detective Eileen must first get round discouragement from Lady Caterham, played by Helena Bonham Carter, and Sherlock star Martin Freeman as superintendent Battle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Jan. 2026
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With a strong foundation of trust, CHWs help people understand medical instructions, keep appointments and address social stressors.—
Maggie Dante,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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One standout lesson taught younger students to think like engineers by writing clear, detailed instructions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Cambodian workers who power the country’s export economy remain exposed to unsafe working conditions, poverty wages and systematic union suppression.—
Tharo Khun,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Jan. 2026
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Because the chemistry is non‑flammable and doesn’t undergo thermal runaway, projects can be sited closer to the load with simpler fire suppression, changing the economics of distribution‑level storage.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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His government was accused of authoritarianism, repression of the opposition and electoral manipulation.—
Jhasua Razo,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Even with the regime’s curbs on communication, egregious acts of repression have led to mass outrage, first online and then in the streets.—
Nahid Siamdoust,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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The handful of cases cleared via charging since 2012 have all led to convictions, according to Cook County court records.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Other possible features include inductive (wireless) charging, Hardware 5/AI 5 autonomous driving, a 300-mile range, and a target price of around $30,000.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The horrific killing, attacks, and raids in Minneapolis rightfully overshadowed a weekend intended for buzzy discoveries and bidding wars.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Signaling sustained and robust demand for fine jewelry amid a wider luxury lull, a Bulgari brooch once owned by Audrey Hepburn sold for 355,600 euros, or about $425,000, at a Sotheby’s auction in Paris, nearly six times its high estimate following fierce bidding among four would-be buyers.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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At the time, Apple said only a small portion of data was shared to help improve Siri and dictation.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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Fast Pair for hearing aids is also expanding (now available for Demant, Starkey support coming in early 2026), and better voice dictation with TalkBack is coming soon.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
6 Dec. 2025
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For once, things appear to be moving in the right direction in the injury department.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The poll shows that 47% of Marylanders believe the state is headed in the right direction, but 44% say the state is headed in the wrong direction.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Deterrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterrence. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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