repelling

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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

There have been reports of UGVs successfully repelling Russian attacks and even taking enemy soldiers prisoner.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The rod-shaped CSV nanocrystals improve how well the perovskite precursor spreads across the typically water repelling SAM surface, allowing for more uniform coverage.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

They’re basically polar opposites, like magnets repelling each other.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller