repulsive
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One man’s fixation is another man’s repulsive, venomous puff adder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The relationship between the pair has frequently come under scrutiny, with Tuchel describing Bellingham's on-field behaviour during last June's defeat by Senegal as "repulsive" - a remark Tuchel later apologised for.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
It’s taboo because we make it so, which means that the legitimately taboo looks all the more repulsive by comparison.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 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
Polly grimaced, not because she felt sorry for the girl, but because the man was so repulsive.
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
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