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repel

[ri-pel] / rɪˈpɛl /




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Appeared in the February 10, 2026, print edition as 'Olympia’s Plan to Repel Startups'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Markk is known for keeping sneakerheads’ kicks shiny and new with his trademark cleaning solution, but I’d say his Repel deserves even more praise.

From Slate • Nov. 12, 2018

Medina sprayed herself with sunblock and slid a bottle of Repel 100 for mosquitoes into the pocket of her green uniform before getting into her SUV.

From Washington Post • Oct. 23, 2016

Spectrum Brands contributed Repel, the 3M Company gave Ultrathon, and CRC Industries gave its house brand.

From New York Times • May 23, 2016

Repel the Tuscan foes; their city seize; Protect the Latians in luxurious ease.

From The Aeneid English by Virgil




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