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repel

[ri-pel] / rɪˈpɛl /




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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

Lebanon's state-run National News Agency earlier reported "fierce clashes... towards the outskirts of the town of Nabi Sheet to repel Israeli forces that carried out a landing by helicopters" in the area.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

A Ukrainian military spokesman responsible for the southern front said the operations there aimed to repel the Russian infiltration groups from Ukrainian villages and were a part of defense maneuvers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

This textured surface becomes superhydrophobic, allowing it to strongly repel water and remain dry.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

Augurey feathers are useless as quills because they repel ink.

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