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repulsion

[ri-puhl-shuhn] / rɪˈpʌl ʃən /


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At the time, watching these videos didn’t elicit nausea or repulsion in Jemima—they came across as amusing.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

The researchers also found that spreading ions across many channels reduces the strong electrical repulsion that occurs when large numbers of similarly charged particles are packed into a small space.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

When people comment on them, I sometimes can’t tell if it’s out of admiration or a vague yet inquisitive repulsion.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

Nothing like actual repulsion to start off on the right foot.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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