repel

Example Sentences

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“So 6,475 strike behaves like kryptonite for the market; it can repel price from above and below,” Kizemchuck said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

But playing it safe comes with its own risks: If a familiar artist deviates from his or her usual mode, it can repel a loyal following.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

He also accused Ukraine of using "increasingly sophisticated attack methods" and said that "more technologically advanced countermeasures are needed" to repel them.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Rasmussen hopes to work with companies to understand if audio devices could be designed that would repel hedgehogs from cars, lawn mowers or strimmers.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Normally, the mere thought of a spider, with its fangs, its hairy legs, and all eight of its eyes, would repel Nathan and would make him shudder.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young