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Example sentences for: deterrent
How can you use “deterrent” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:
Accusations of plagiarism seem to be the greatest deterrent.
Meanwhile, Russia is debating whether to cut its conventional forces and authorize first use of its nukes as a substitute deterrent (as the United States will still do).
The crux of the strategic controversy is whether an imperfect homeland defense could eliminate the deterrent and coercive impact of small rogue missile forces.
The clip cleverly gives the impression that Morales is actually saying what's written on screen and sourced to a local paper: that he opposes longer sentences as a deterrent against crime.
The participants applauded the deterrent put in place by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which sends a signal that persons who prepare or attest to fraudulent financial statements can go to jail.