Sentence examples for serious deterrent from inspiring English sources

Government-induced policy risk has become a serious deterrent to private investment.

Security concerns are also a major problem for businesses and are regarded as a serious deterrent to investment, both foreign and local, as well as tourism.

Such an approach is not pain-free, however, since it would be a serious deterrent to inward investment in the UK.

In the summer, it's routinely 100 degrees and oppressively humid in Arlington, a serious deterrent to anyone contemplating an evening at the ballpark.

MANY Indians readily admit that the failings of their country's "hard" infrastructure its potholed roads, clogged airports and meagre electricity supply are a serious deterrent to foreign investors.

This can be a serious deterrent for those looking to step up and risks limiting the number of women in leadership positions.

These outcomes are serious deterrents".

Ann Widdecombe, the opposition Conservatives' spokeswoman on immigration, for instance, said today that "the fact is the asylum system has been out of control ever since this government" came into office in 1997 and that there were no "serious deterrents" to discourage those seeking to enter Britain.

But burglar, spy or inept visitor beware hit one of the more advanced security systems out there, and you will not only be faced with impenetrable doors, but with blinding tear gas and other serious deterrents.

He said Scottish independence would effectively mean the end of Britain's serious nuclear deterrent.

How many more Americans would need to carry weapons in public in order to create a serious criminal deterrent?