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repelling

NOUN
repulsing
Synonyms


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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

It’s almost perfect, in other words, for repelling crowds.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 10, 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

As the poison engulfed him, the miniature tornado spun faster, repelling the clouds.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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