repel

Example Sentences

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“So 6,475 strike behaves like kryptonite for the market; it can repel price from above and below,” Kizemchuck said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

But playing it safe comes with its own risks: If a familiar artist deviates from his or her usual mode, it can repel a loyal following.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Today, they are still used in consumer and industrial products because they repel water, grease, and stains and can tolerate heat and corrosion.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

He led two companies of Cuban troops that day and argues that Cubans would still repel any repeat attempt:

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

As Belby so dramatically reveals, the Patronus is the only spell known to repel the Lethifold.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling