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repellent

[ri-pel-uhnt] / rɪˈpɛl ənt /




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“The company phased out the substance in FY23, which had been used in durable water repellent products, a small percentage of our assortment,” the statement said.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

“They take it out on a little eye dropper, and they put it all over,” he continued, adding that the team used insect repellent on his face to keep the bees clear from that area.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

But he’s also puckish – sylph-like and otherworldly, seductive and repellent, as likely to swaddle Sarah in her heart’s desire as he is to toss her into the belching, farting Bog of Eternal Stench.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

Sharleen Wray said her family do not leave their home in Ballykelly without spraying themselves with insect repellent.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

A new supply of insect repellent came in.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers




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