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The phrase "as a considerable deterrent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing something that serves to discourage or prevent a particular action or behavior.
Example: "The high penalties for speeding act as a considerable deterrent to reckless driving."
Alternatives: "as a significant deterrent" or "as a major deterrent."
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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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And local newspaper reporting of cases, which used to be a considerable deterrent to crime, has largely dried up.
This policy was intended as a general deterrent to idleness.
"We believe that retrospective testing serves as a strong deterrent".
"Mandatory minimum sentences were once seen as a strong deterrent.
That capacity alone could serve as a nuclear deterrent.
He works as a visual deterrent," says Bishop.
Needless to say, their needling worked as a sufficient deterrent.
However, recent literature points to staff behaviour as a significant deterrent to women entering facilities [ 11].
Accordingly, odour apparently at least partially supports resource defence by acting as a predator deterrent.
Use Rose Prunings As a Dog Deterrent.
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