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The phrase "a considerable deterrent to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing factors that discourage or prevent certain actions or behaviors.
Example: "The high cost of living in the city serves as a considerable deterrent to potential new residents."
Alternatives: "a significant obstacle to" or "a major hindrance to".
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His last contribution to the House of Lords debates was on 19 November 2003, when he criticised the situation of "having to borrow money from the state to undertake a degree course" as "a considerable deterrent to poorer families".
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