repel
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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
He also accused Ukraine of using "increasingly sophisticated attack methods" and said that "more technologically advanced countermeasures are needed" to repel them.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
Rasmussen hopes to work with companies to understand if audio devices could be designed that would repel hedgehogs from cars, lawn mowers or strimmers.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Harry had his wand raised, waiting on tenterhooks to repel a jinx that seemed unlikely ever to come.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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