repelling
Example Sentences
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In January, Africa Corps personnel also played an important role in repelling an attack at the same airport.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
But streaming distribution doesn’t matter if you’re still producing the same old content that’s repelling viewers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
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
It’s almost perfect, in other words, for repelling crowds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
“Maybe,” said Hermione, shrugging, “or it might have Muggle- repelling charms on it, like the World Cup stadium. And to keep foreign wizards from finding it, they’ll have made it Unplottable —” “Come again?”
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
