Sentence examples for try to deter from inspiring English sources

You try to deter misconduct.

Dr. McClellan said he would try to deter violations by setting clearer standards.

While scientists try to deter risky practices, we also need to encourage pleasurable but safe alternatives.

The United Kingdom and France stepped up security measures to try to deter migrants from attempting the crossing.

He travels through wild, snowy country swarming with wolves, as the locals cross themselves and try to deter him.

"It's not OK for Alex Salmond to condemn our engagement or to try to deter us from coming.

What is it we're really trying to deter?

The Australian government has tried to deter the boat people.

Serbs had tried to deter him from going home too.

BART has also tried to deter pigeons with fake owls and rubber snakes.

"We are trying to deter criminal gangs rather than provide a magnet," he said.