repellent
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He could have made something that shimmers, a piece of true pop that expresses repellent ideals.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
One imagined a Hitchockian scene, fighters and attendees diving for cover and cans of repellent as a buzzing cloud descended on the yard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
If a dog attacks, carriers are trained to use their mail satchel as a shield and deploy dog repellent if necessary.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
Since microplastics are also water repellent, the particles naturally stick to the algae when they meet in water.
From Science Daily ● May 12, 2026
Worse, you wouldn’t let me rub the repellent on you properly, because you didn’t like the sticky feel of ointment on your skin.
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
"It's amazing because this allows us to actually build targeted sound repellents that wouldn't bother us or our pets," she says.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
As a result, public health strategies increasingly emphasize community participation, routine elimination of standing water, and the use of mosquito repellents, screens, and protective clothing to reduce the risk of infection.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2025
Infection can be prevented by wearing long-sleeved clothing and using mosquito nets, as well as chemical insect repellents such as DEET.
From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2025
But that yes comes with an asterisk: According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, kids should use insect repellents that contain no more than 30% DEET.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024
One of them, labeled defense dispenser, offered self-defense equipment: lightweight body armor, chemical repellents, and a wide selection of handguns.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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