Oman's military face, demonstrated by annual joint manoeuvres with American or British forces, is maintained to discourage foreign interference from any source.

He would squat by a stagnant pool and scoop out a handful of glop and show her how the algae in it emitted little spells of nausea to discourage such interference.

"My mission has been to safeguard the scientific research which is proceeding in that house on Petersham Road-in particular, to discourage anachronistic interference with its due process."

During this period, American power afloat did much to dampen the Suez Crisis and to discourage foreign interference in this vital area.

The Soviet Army was present to discourage interference by the West and presumably to assist in the event of large-scale riots.

Admiral Samuel Graves ordered HMS Margaretta, under the command of James Moore, to accompany Jones' ships to discourage interference from Machias rebels.

East German tanks and artillery were present to discourage interference by the West and presumably to assist in the event of large-scale riots.

This coding allows for scoring and may also act to discourage interference from unauthorized devices in the playing area.

Mike Richter, the Ranger goalie, said the use of two referees discouraged interference behind the play.

Lee claimed that his intention was merely to discourage religious interference in politics in Singapore's delicately balanced multicultural society.