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repulsive

[ri-puhl-siv] / rɪˈpʌl sɪv /


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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

Before gaining notoriety with his Fox show, he posted on the website Slate about Trump in 1999, referring to him as “the single most repulsive person on the planet.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

But as the travelers saw her more clearly, she became even more repulsive.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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