repelling
Example Sentences
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They are concerned about their own declining stockpiles after repelling thousands of missile and drone attacks from Iran during more than six months of war.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
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
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
They’re basically polar opposites, like magnets repelling each other.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
