dispel

Example Sentences

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The medical students were able to dispel rumors some women had heard: The test doesn’t damage breast tissue, nor do the X-rays increase cancer risk.

From Los Angeles Times

I rolled my neck from side to side in an attempt to dispel the feeling as I watched myself spot the Butterfly and exit my seat at the theater.

From Literature

"If they do, they finish the ride then go to the back of their car and spit three times to dispel the bad luck," he says.

From BBC

In a recent blog post, Yardeni characterizes the current worries as ”AI derangement,” a fear that eventually will be dispelled.

From MarketWatch

The results will do nothing to dispel the negative sentiment plaguing shares, which have tumbled 50% over the past year.

From Barron's