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The phrase "a tool of deterrence" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing strategies or methods intended to prevent certain actions or behaviors, often in relation to security or policy.
Example: "The government implemented a strict policy as a tool of deterrence against crime in the city."
Alternatives: "a means of deterrence" or "an instrument of deterrence".
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"They [asylum seeker] are not a tool of deterrence for government policies.
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If there is a failure of deterrence, it is there.
"This will require a refashioning of deterrence and defense capabilities.
But was it just a matter of deterrence?
Lawsuits, if they are fair, are a form of deterrence against abuse.
"Fred's Plan to Save America," an early photocopied manifesto, sets forth a doctrine of deterrence.
Furthermore, the threat of pre-emption could be seen, and used, as a form of deterrence.
"Russia uses these statements as a form of deterrence in Syria," he said.
Taking POWs is an indication of strength and a method of deterrence.
As a source of deterrence, appropriate sanctions should be warranted in instances of non-cooperation.
The Obama administration has continuously tried a policy of "deterrence" toward refugees fleeing the Northern Triangle (El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala).
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