repelling
Example Sentences
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If elected, Wadagni is expected to be able to count on the loyalty of the army, which played a decisive role in repelling an attempted coup against Talon in December.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
That could leave Saudi Arabia under a cloud of uncertainty, potentially for years to come, repelling foreign investors it has increasingly been counting on for its transformation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
The rod-shaped CSV nanocrystals improve how well the perovskite precursor spreads across the typically water repelling SAM surface, allowing for more uniform coverage.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 1, 2026
This desperation, rather than repelling me, became a source of connection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2025
I push Ollie away from me, repelling everything he just said.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
