repelled

Example Sentences

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Kuwait's military said it repelled a dawn drone attack.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Swinney said Russian aggression must be repelled and the independence of Ukraine protected.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

The vessel’s crew repelled an effort by the U.S. to board the vessel in December and steamed into the Atlantic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

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 • Dec. 27, 2025

Blatch said, “The suffrage movement...bored its adherents and repelled its opponents.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling