Sentence examples for the deterring from inspiring English sources
verb
To prevent something from happening.
First, deterrence is less provocative, because the deterring state need only set the stage for action.
The total would be significantly greater were it not for the deterring effect of sobriety checkpoints that are permitted to exist as a widely publicized, but geographically indeterminate, presence.
However, most women complained about pricking by the thorn during fuelwood collection and also the deterring smoke P. juliflora wood has while using it for cooking, especially when the wood is wet.
This result clearly shows the deterring effect of mole vibrations on larvae.
This may be either because some couples or individuals who wanted to establish CLM rushed to do so or because the deterring feature of CLM--whatever it may be--ceased to discourage couples from moving in together.
Perhaps the narrow and tortuous road up from the coast deters the really big tourist coaches.
Not that the dispute deterred the Dolphins' husbands or bachelors.
The technology deters the reckless driving behavior that puts people like Sarah at risk every day, and the fines associated with the act deter future bad behavior.
Night.Enter the HERALD and the CHORUSHERALD: Mandy deterred the plotters.
Not that this deters the faithful.
None of that deterred the prime minister.
