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repellent

[ri-pel-uhnt] / rɪˈpɛl ənt /




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“The company phased out the substance in FY23, which had been used in durable water repellent products, a small percentage of our assortment,” the statement said.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Even though most of the moisture from the recent rains has begun to dry up, experts say, it doesn’t hurt to apply insect repellent when outdoors.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

To the Nolan fanboys, the “Batman” television series’ creators made West carry shark repellent and throw onomatopoeic punches because they didn’t understand what it meant to be Batman.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

It's that tension of Bunny being both repellent and relatable that gives the story its emotional punch.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

A new supply of insect repellent came in.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers




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