repulsive
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At that time, I found this subculture fascinating, peculiar, sometimes repulsive and sometimes silly.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
That behavior differs from what scientists typically observe in conventional superconductors, where reducing the repulsive forces between electrons usually strengthens superconductivity.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
When she’s relating something repulsive, she drops into a whisper.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Head coach Thomas Tuchel, who apologised to Bellingham earlier this year for describing his on-field behaviour as "repulsive", said he would review the midfielder's reaction.
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025
He had promised her repeatedly that he would marry her once the decree was confirmed, but now he found the prospect repulsive.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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