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deterrent
1. As a deterrent to
2. sacrificed as an example and deterrent
3. But then the distance was a big deterrent
4. Like the nuclear deterrent, they served as a symbol of a nation’s power – the muscle behind it; the ultimate force which should never need to be used
5. However, if their stance fails to serve as a deterrent to – primarily – the US, then any strategic gains are sure to be only short term
6. “That doesn’t make it okay! Even if it is a deterrent, the Phoenix Project shouldn’t be allowed to operate
7. That the Brady Bill mandating a five-day cooling-off period prior to purchasing a firearm will have an negligible impact on curbing gun-related crimes should be apparent to any clear-minded individual excluding knee-jerk liberals and well-intentioned, muddled-headed individuals who sincerely believe that adding another gun law to the thousands of gun laws already on the books will, in some (uncertain) manner, act as a further deterrent to professional criminals who want to acquire a firearm
8. “The deterrent effect of guns has been exaggerated
9. Not a Deterrent; all states that do not sponsor capital punishment have the same average or even lower than average homicide rates than do the states
10. “You’re welcome,” she says in a sarcastic voice, then continues in a regular voice, “It seems like physical punishment was the best deterrent for bad behavior for many humans when they are young
11. The machetes are for your safety, and they will act as a deterrent
12. By shifting position several times, he found that the woodsmoke was a powerful deterrent
13. would be good way to keep that from happening, a good deterrent
14. The unpleasant inference is that only the destruction of civic infrastructure is a deterrent – soldiers are expendable
15. These traps had been placed as a deterrent for any would-be pillagers
16. Wanting a deterrent punishment to guard against future transgressions, they all pressed the panchayat to make an example of the errant couple
17. Rory glanced at the sign placed on the wall by the Security Company and noted that the patrolmen were accompanied by Rotweilers…definitely a fearsome, canine deterrent, for any would-be prowlers
18. She had decided to leave the heavier cast on longer because it was more of the deterrent to any thieves who wanted to try and steal me
19. The important thing was the deterrent factor for the living
20. A few shot up putative Indian rustlers would be a powerful deterrent to others of the same persuasion
21. cially now that his $100 an hour professional fees will no longer be a deterrent
22. There is no need for surveillance and the camera is just a deterrent
23. ‘It was fortunate that the British nuclear deterrent was still based on submarines which remained out of reach of the new order, although one had to be destroyed by the US following a successful mutiny by the Islamic members of the crew
24. My belief in the power of overwhelming force as a deterrent to attack is frequently misunderstood
25. and $200, and 30 days to 2 years jail time, but can’t be considered a deterrent if not enforced
26. The successful arrest and prosecution of poachers should aid as a deterrent
27. Hope, he considered the interruption a welcome deterrent from his
28. The nuclear balance, precarious as it may be, has proved a deterrent
29. deterrent effect of severe consequence
30. • Pinpoint attacks – could neutralize intended targets and possibly act as a deterrent
31. Many still seem to believe that atomic weapons are a deterrent to war
32. who want’s to live in those countries where the governments are the biggest thugs and criminals in the land? With hundreds of executions every year, and continued drug use, obviously even the death penalty isn’t a totally effective deterrent; it’s just an outrageous abuse of power
33. It was obvious Curt had received information that the warden had been killed resulting in a blood-bath and that the prisoners had revolted, but by the time he was ready to advance his men, the tower had been disintegrated, which would be a deterrent to any leader, and now the Galaef was standing on the wall in plain sight
34. “And that’s a deterrent how?” Garcia asked
35. That is in my mind more than sufficient as a deterrent to any possible American nuclear attack
36. Broken eggshel s can also be used as a deterrent for snails and slugs
37. “Successful arrest and conviction must operate as a deterrent and the State should, within the limits of its undoubtedly constrained resources, seek to deter serious crime by adequate remuneration for the police force; by incentives to improve their training and skill; by augmenting their numbers in key areas; and by facilitating their legitimacy in the perception of the communities in which they work”28
38. The wrong influence of peers can be a deterrent to the noble purpose of parents, thus parents should be in the crossroads and be aware of the kind of friends they mingle with
39. Isn’t that so, Sir…? Commander? What would our fate be then? They will surely destroy our most holy sanctuaries without any human or moral deterrent and by that we will most certainly be subjugated to degradation that you will not, as you will – at that time – pack your bags and leave for your own country, safe and sound, leaving us to face our horrible fate at the hands of the occupying forces
40. Is not actualizing of the signs of Hour which God has indicated in His Holy Book since fourteen centuries and some, is not this actualization in this time considered as a wonder? Do not the signs of the Hour mentioned in the Holy Qur'an indicate a fact that this Book is one which falsehood can not reach from before or behind? How could God's messenger (cpth) describe this time such accurate description and express it in deterrent comprehensive words? Is not this a miracle?
41. But at the same time it had to be a deterrent and put an end to the challenges they now experienced
42. "He's an effective deterrent against a thief thinking of taking advantage of me
43. they were not enough of a deterrent
44. Ensuring Nole was in agreement, the point was still not enough of a deterrent
45. � As a society, we seem to expect that threatening everyone with prison acts as a deterrent to people committing crimes
46. As for the thief, whether male or female, cut their hands as a penalty for what they have reaped-a deterrent from God
47. And there came to them news containing a deterrent
48. Identity Theft Deterrent ~ dentity Theft Protection Without Those Monthly Fees:
49. So they started talking about capital punishment and of course Bloom comes out with the why and the wherefore and all the codology of the business and the old dog smelling him all the time I'm told those jewies does have a sort of a queer odour coming off them for dogs about I don't know what all deterrent effect and so forth and so on
50. —There's one thing it hasn't a deterrent effect on, says Alf