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Repulsed by other talent shows where gatekeepers insulted contestants, the duo came up with a concept where the only objective was to fool them with a single performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

Repulsed by Nick’s behavior, their mother banishes him from her life.

From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2022

Repulsed by guards with whom he tussled, Pastor Sproule held service in a nearby house.

From Time Magazine Archive

Repulsed from the temple for his childlessness, Joachim one day went out into the mountains and groaned before his God.

From Time Magazine Archive

He watched his opportunity, when he saw any thing had pleased me, but still he was Repulsed with greater Scorn.

From Olinda's Adventures: or the Amours of a Young Lady by Anonymous