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Invading enemy troops were repelled once Ukrainian forces began fighting back.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025 -
Similarly, in 1990, the United States made no serious effort to deter Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait but then took up arms to repel the attack after the fact.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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This Mount Royal Avenue cultural institution resists change (its historic interior was last updated in 1982) and yet bends successfully.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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Complete with two carry-ons and two checkable bags, each suitcase is outfitted in 100 percent ABS, hardwearing material that resists scratches and dents.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, both Finland and Poland passed legislation that allows border officials to turn back asylum seekers at their land borders.—
Amy Pope,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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It's been a roller coaster for Rodgers, who has looked like a 41-year-old quarterback coming off a serious injury but has shown flashes of turning back the clock.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
4 Jan. 2025
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Today, Ukrainian troops repulsed yet another attack by the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade around Pogrebki, the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies reported.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Challenged and Denounced Millions were repulsed by Mr. Le Pen’s statements.—
Robert D. McFadden,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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But the school board urged the Supreme Court to turn away the case.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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My press pass, however, can’t get her into the restricted zone, even for press photos, so we’re turned away.—
Francine Kiefer,
The Christian Science Monitor,
17 Jan. 2025
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After wasting a double-digit lead the night before against the Kings, the Heat staved off the Warriors’ second-half comeback attempt on Tuesday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Boeing raised billions this fall to stave off the crisis.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2025
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