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repulsive

[ri-puhl-siv] / rɪˈpʌl sɪv /


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The researchers found that this repulsive effect can stop the final stage of Hawking evaporation.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

The relationship between the pair has frequently come under scrutiny, with Tuchel describing Bellingham's on-field behaviour during last June's defeat by Senegal as "repulsive" - a remark Tuchel later apologised for.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

It’s taboo because we make it so, which means that the legitimately taboo looks all the more repulsive by comparison.

From Salon Jun. 15, 2026

The details Freidenberg recorded testify that daily life was constantly irritating as well as almost always repulsive.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

And how could even he love her if she were as repulsive as the song described?

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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