repelled

Example Sentences

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Repelled by Musk’s behavior and changes to the site, advertisers have pulled back much of their spending.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2023

Repelled by Ukrainian defenders from capturing Kyiv, Russia has since redirected its troops and concentrated its attacks on the eastern industrial Donbas region, where the fighting is still fierce.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2022

On the ground: Repelled by tear gas and confusion, many migrants leave the caravan to return home.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2018

Repelled though he was by Nero, Seneca knew that the emperor would be in a far worse condition without him.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 6, 2018

Repelled, I went back downstairs and out to the cookhouse.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler