repelled
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This tiny country repelled an attack by its giant neighbour and retained its independence.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Nigerien forces had repelled the attack "with the assistance of servicemen of the African Corps of the Russian Ministry of Defence", the foreign ministry in Moscow said on Sunday.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
But the January and June attacks on the international airport and military bases were launched by jihadists and were repelled within hours, the first one with assistance from the Africa Corps.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
The expectation repelled many Americans while the reality proved underwhelming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
This is his highest fear; and in order to prevent his being betrayed he has repelled, so far as he can, even his victim—me!
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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