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Discover LudwigThe phrase "and deter" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you want to indicate prevention or discouragement of a particular action or behavior.
Example: "The new policy aims to reduce crime and deter potential offenders from engaging in illegal activities."
Alternatives: "and prevent" or "and discourage".
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Better to contain and deter Saddam.
The short version: repel and deter.
The justice system exists to punish and deter perpetrators.
That will appeal to some people, and deter others.
Would the new branding create confusion and deter some clients?
The snow mounds prevent street parking and deter pedestrians, too.
This will both ensure accountability and deter bad faith behavior.
Sentences should punish and deter, while protecting the public.
"It will hamper and deter future development," he wrote.
He explains how other countries have built up arsenals in order to "repel and deter," to try to repel local attacks and deter larger scale one.
Aviation security practitioners must be able to detect and deter future unconventional terrorist and criminal acts.
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