1.   Field experiments have proved that this startle display does indeed deter attacks from small birds.

2.   I very much hope that in the future that will deter similar attacks which are a blot on our country.

3.   The main aim of cruise missiles is to deter an attack.

4.   Western men are being forced to stay in Iraq and are being sent to strategically important targets to deter any attack from the multi-national force in the Gulf.

5.   Beier rejects the idea that hunting deters cougar attacks because Vancouver Island, where the cats are heavily hunted, experiences the most attacks by far.

6.   Air strikes might also deter ground attacks, he told United Nations officials.

7.   But France has always maintained that its atomic arsenal was dedicated solely to deterring attack against French national territory.

8.   But when Israel withdrew its forces hours later, the explanation focused more on punishing Palestinians and deterring future attacks.

9.   But without overwhelming NATO military strength inside Kosovo, the alliance will not be able to intimidate local combatants or deter revenge attacks.

10.   Clinton said the civilian deaths would not deter NATO attacks.