Sentence examples for was to deter from inspiring English sources

The judge said Khan's aim was to deter any Muslim from joining the British army.

The idea was to deter any potential ram-raiders, which is a major problem there.

Its intent, he said, was to deter people with the prospect of higher penalties.

"The goal of the bill was to deter frivolous lawsuits -- not lawsuits, but frivolous lawsuits.

Some independent lawyers in Beijing say Mr Bo's real motive was to deter lawyers from acting for accused gangsters.

It is on a par with Sir Humphrey in Yes, Prime Minister, who said it was to deter France.

Their function is to deter, which is difficult to measure.

Wouldn't its only purpose be to deter?

The point is to deter terrorists, but there's another message, too.

Their main aim is to deter a formal declaration of independence.

The latest tack, though, is to deter lawsuits and royalty demands by acquiring patent portfolios.