repulsion

Example Sentences

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Polling data backs up this anecdotal display of repulsion towards racist violence.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

For Tinashe, the incongruity of being the kind of person who has their Zoom camera off a day after they sang about seduction, repulsion and red flags in front of thousands seems the entire point.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

In addition to the 45-minute blocking process that prevents multiple sperm from fertilizing the same ovule, a repulsion signal also directs rejected suitors towards other unpaired ovules.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

When some electrons are removed from the MOF, the repulsion that the remaining electrons feel is reduced and they become unfrozen -- allowing the material to behave like a metal.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2024

When Harrison and Hoving and the Greek experts first confronted the kouros, they experienced waves of repulsion and words popping into their heads, and Harrison blurted out, “I’m sorry to hear that.”

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell