repel

Example Sentences

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Bowen had been pipped for victory in Friday's King George VI Chase at Kempton Park but this time he was not to be denied as he repelled the late challenge of O'Connell.

From Barron's

The Constitution gives Congress the power “to provide for calling forth the militia to execute the laws of the union, suppress insurrections and repel invasions.”

From Los Angeles Times

Russian private military contractors in the Central African Republic told AFP they took any threats to the upcoming elections in the volatile country "extremely seriously" and were ready to "repel any provocations".

From Barron's

These chemicals are used to repel oil and water and can also contribute to flame resistance.

From Science Daily

As an adult, I’ve tried to will myself back into enthrallment with this plucky heroine who repels a scary hobo, bravely goes without food and saves a poor Italian immigrant when others are against her.

From The Wall Street Journal