repel
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That ability to repel opposition players has become a trademark move.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Backing Carroll is a way to repel the efforts to silence women who have a story to tell.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Cuban forces supported rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while troops helped Ethiopia repel a Somali invasion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
U.S. special forces have been training Mexican military teams to repel attacks at stadiums.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
“You will now divide,” Snape went on, “into pairs. One partner will attempt to jinx the other without speaking. The other will attempt to repel the jinx in equal silence. Carry on.”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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