repelled

Example Sentences

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They were briefly repelled by a security guard, who, along with two other victims in the parking lot, alerted people at the center and police to the attack, saving lives.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The situation on the front lines has also improved, with Russian assaults largely repelled in most areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Videos shared by Centcom were said to show the ship being warned before troops repelled onto the vessel.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

He did not feel attracted to the widened playing field; he felt repelled by it.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman