repelling in a sentence

Examples

1. When the magnets are repelling each other, their magnetic fields cancel out.
2. Robinson succeeded in capturing one and repelling the other.
3. After repelling two fumbling attempts at relief, Coburg successfully concluded the Erquelinnes.
4. These measures were effective in repelling a raid by the Kotrigurs in 559.
5. He was active in repelling the Fenian Raids ( 1866-1871 ).
6. This allows for the fabric to absorb crude oil while repelling the seawater.
7. But John Vanbiesbrouck stood tall in goal, repelling a New Jersey power play.
8. Afghanistan has a long history of repelling superpowers.
9. Q : When I was in New York, I read about repelling silverfish.
10. "Repelling head lice is a tall order, " she said.