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as in to ward (off)
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deter
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However, a slew of challenges arise, deterring their relationship — and hilarity ensues.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025 -
Currently, 28,500 American troops are stationed in South Korea as part of a longstanding commitment to deter threats from North Korea.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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“Check (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/check%20%28off%29. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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