Example Sentences

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But some experts would reluctantly argue that North Korea is deterrable.

From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2016

However, things haven't worked out that way because the toughest "tough on crime" policies are most focused on crimes of passion, derangement and destitution -- crimes that are often not calculated and therefore not deterrable.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2010

Moreover, Soviet leaders have been rational and thus deterrable.

From Time Magazine Archive