deterrences

plural of deterrence

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injunctions
Noun
  • Both Nevada and Michigan have won injunctions barring prediction market providers from offering sports contracts.
    Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • After the high court curbed lower courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions, another challenge was filed in New Hampshire on behalf of all children who would be covered by the birthright citizenship policy.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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“Deterrences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deterrences. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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