repelled

Example Sentences

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That offensive was repelled by forces from France, which has since left the Sahel country.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Ukrainian authorities said they repelled the vast majority of the more than 600 Russian drones, which appears to have been the largest attack in several days.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

After the Bella 1’s crew repelled an effort by the U.S. to board the vessel in December, the Coast Guard followed it into the Atlantic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Bowen had been pipped for victory in Friday's King George VI Chase at Kempton Park but this time he was not to be denied as he repelled the late challenge of O'Connell.

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

Blatch said, “The suffrage movement...bored its adherents and repelled its opponents.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling