repellent

During periods of drought, ground can become very hard and compacted, which can make it more water repellent and increase run off.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

It’s among the most misguided things I’ve seen in a movie all year, not to mention the most aesthetically repellent, like “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” left to play on a motion-smoothing TV.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

He could have made something that shimmers, a piece of true pop that expresses repellent ideals.

From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026

“They will be repellent to the undecided voters Pratt needs to catch, most of whom will think they’re coming directly from the campaign,” she said on X. “Get smarter, guys.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026

But even making my feet move felt repellent, and halfway into the song, he mentioned that he had a cousin named August who was over in France.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

"It's amazing because this allows us to actually build targeted sound repellents that wouldn't bother us or our pets," she says.

From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026

As a result, public health strategies increasingly emphasize community participation, routine elimination of standing water, and the use of mosquito repellents, screens, and protective clothing to reduce the risk of infection.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2025

Infection can be prevented by wearing long-sleeved clothing and using mosquito nets, as well as chemical insect repellents such as DEET.

From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2025

But that yes comes with an asterisk: According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, kids should use insect repellents that contain no more than 30% DEET.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

One of them, labeled defense dispenser, offered self-defense equipment: lightweight body armor, chemical repellents, and a wide selection of handguns.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline