repellent
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In such conditions, heavier showers can lead to flash flooding due to the ground being very hard and compacted, making it more water repellent and increasing run off.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
It’s among the most misguided things I’ve seen in a movie all year, not to mention the most aesthetically repellent, like “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” left to play on a motion-smoothing TV.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
He could have made something that shimmers, a piece of true pop that expresses repellent ideals.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
If a dog attacks, carriers are trained to use their mail satchel as a shield and deploy dog repellent if necessary.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
He brandished it at the dolphin warriors as if spraying them with bug repellent.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
Naylor explained that he needed to sleep with the bugs to test if new sprays and repellents worked.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
The new findings suggest that ultrasonic repellents might be used to discourage hedgehogs from entering roads and other dangerous areas.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 12, 2026
Infection can be prevented by wearing long-sleeved clothing and using mosquito nets, as well as chemical insect repellents such as DEET.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2025
The CDC says using EPA-registered insect repellents is safe and effective, including for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2024
One of them, labeled defense dispenser, offered self-defense equipment: lightweight body armor, chemical repellents, and a wide selection of handguns.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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