repellent

Example Sentences

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To the Nolan fanboys, the “Batman” television series’ creators made West carry shark repellent and throw onomatopoeic punches because they didn’t understand what it meant to be Batman.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

And in case the bugs start biting, the Necker Island team notes that insect repellent is included.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

It's that tension of Bunny being both repellent and relatable that gives the story its emotional punch.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

But the wonderful Mr. Kirrane makes his character so repellent you just know he’s going to meet some kind of calamity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

This time I had water, peanut butter sandwiches, a map, and insect repellent.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson