deter
verb (used with object)
to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding.
are deterring
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present progressiveof deter.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Traveler concerns about getting through customs at American airports are deterring some visitors, hotel owners said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
This timeframe and the enormous associated costs are deterring financiers, "who are turning to investments with much faster returns", said Louvet.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
A childminder has said that costs are deterring people from going into the profession and the current childcare subsidy scheme does not go far enough.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2025
The key worry throughout the business is that ticket prices, which have been rising steadily for years, may now be so high that they are deterring fans from all but their once-in-a-lifetime, bucket-list shows.
From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
“The Armed Forces of Ukraine are deterring this offensive,” the president said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2022
