- present participle of repel.
repelling
Example Sentences
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But streaming distribution doesn’t matter if you’re still producing the same old content that’s repelling viewers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
If elected, Wadagni is expected to be able to count on the loyalty of the army, which played a decisive role in repelling an attempted coup against Talon in December.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
It’s almost perfect, in other words, for repelling crowds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
At the heart of it all was the magnificent Gabriel, repelling all Brighton's borders and marshalling resources with his outstanding central defensive partner William Saliba missing through injury.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
As the poison engulfed him, the miniature tornado spun faster, repelling the clouds.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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