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Deterrence

/dɪˈtɜrəns/
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(noun) The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.

Sentence Examples
Does Algeria have missile deterrence?
What's Algeria's greatest military deterrence?
CEFR Practice Quiz
Does Algeria have missile ____?

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