Sentence examples for insufficient to deter from inspiring English sources

A $100 fine is simply insufficient to deter underage drinking.

If the horror of heroin addiction is insufficient to deter someone from shooting up, the prospect of being arrested is unlikely to put them off.

Though it is just, the conviction, with sentencing next month, demonstrates the severe limitations of an international justice system that is insufficient to deter future atrocities.

Critics say that the corporate fines are insufficient to deter such acts and are simply added to the cost of doing business overseas.

"Clearly, N.S.F.'s current polices and their implementation are apparently insufficient to deter, among other things, inappropriate Web access for the purpose of viewing sexually explicit material," the senators wrote.

What the editors seem to be saying is that elements of the Iraqi Army may be tempted to stage a coup, and that, while a mere 50,000 American troops may be insufficient to deter such a move, more (75,000? 100,000?) might do the trick.

"If military action is reckless and diplomacy insufficient, the only remaining option is to deter and contain Mr Kim," the editorial in The Economist argues.

There were few calls in the Commons for any military response although former defence minister Gerald Howarth called for a Nato maritime force to deter Russia going further, saying "hollow threats" were insufficient.

Exclusive breastfeeding is essential; messages to deter the perception that colostrum is dirty and that women have insufficient milk supply need to be developed.

You try to deter misconduct.

Some are more likely to deter them.