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Recent Examples of deterrence
The goal is not concealment, but deterrence.
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Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Robert Peters is a senior research fellow for strategic deterrence in the Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for National Security.
—Robert Peters, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2026
When Iran’s leadership vows Israel’s destruction and arms groups who are committed to that goal, deterrence is not theoretical.
—Ken Toltz, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
In choosing this conflict with Iran, the United States privileged likely ephemeral gains against an adversary that was a marginal threat over deterrence of peer and near-peer adversaries that have the will and the means to profoundly endanger global stability.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
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Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Robert Peters is a senior research fellow for strategic deterrence in the Heritage Foundation’s Allison Center for National Security.
—Robert Peters, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2026
When Iran’s leadership vows Israel’s destruction and arms groups who are committed to that goal, deterrence is not theoretical.
—Ken Toltz, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
In choosing this conflict with Iran, the United States privileged likely ephemeral gains against an adversary that was a marginal threat over deterrence of peer and near-peer adversaries that have the will and the means to profoundly endanger global stability.
—Brynn Tannehill, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deterrence
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And given all the ambient discouragement against speaking up about this particular cause, solidarity isn’t just a buzzword.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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SpongeBob doesn’t stay stuck in discouragement or disappointment for long, but rather looks for something positive to focus on.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
31 Jan. 2026
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The form and instructions are available there for eligible consumers.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Cook the pasta shells for 1 minute less than the package instructions, about 9 minutes, then drain and spray with cooking spray, and place in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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But Democrats are almost universally opposed to a separate proof of citizenship provision in the bill, and have generally panned the legislation as an attempt at voter suppression.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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Democrats and voting rights advocates call it a clear act of voter suppression.—
Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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How to change things The level of political repression in this state has reached unprecedented levels.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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January's wave of protests in Iran was sparked by economic discontent and eventually widened to encompass more generalized fury over the regime's system of repression.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
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The rapid charging capability positions the Ti3 as part of BYD’s broader effort to make EVs more convenient for everyday use.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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The iPhone 17e supports MagSafe magnetic charging.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lacing concerns about the sports authority is a provision in the legislation that exempts the board from the state’s competitive bidding requirements.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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To truly lead the tech era, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission and state lawmakers should, first, require all new generation projects for large loads to be open to competitive bidding from independent power producers.—
Randy Niemeyer,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Classes like Music Theory 1 guide students through concepts such as diatonic and secondary dominants, four-part writing and multiple-voice exercises, including singing and dictation.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Year round — but especially fitting for Lunar New Year — Ford will print a fortune of your dictation and stuff it inside a large breakable chocolate fortune cookie.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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The nation is moving in two starkly different directions, with states such as Oklahoma, South Carolina and Kentucky phasing out their income tax to attract businesses and population.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Morning messages tug your focus in new directions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Deterrence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterrence. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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