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rebuttal

[ri-buht-l] / rɪˈbʌt l /


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Maybe that was an intentional rebuttal to the way the powers that be have attempted to dismiss the movement.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

The rebuttal by the Iranian foreign ministry follows Trump saying he had held off launching new strikes on the Islamic republic to allow for further diplomatic efforts, a familiar pattern in the conflict.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

If you wanted a rebuttal to the whole argument, there it was, in government ink.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Syrskiy on Monday said he was surprised to hear Fedorov’s account, posting a lengthy rebuttal where he defended his record.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

She continued with her rebuttal to the very idea that Walter would need an alibi, which seemed to generate support among the crowd.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

I can imagine diehard Green Lantern fans firing up their rebuttals as they read this.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

After critics blamed lobbyists for Slater’s ouster, Davis posted several rebuttals External link on X.

From Barron's Feb. 13, 2026

If it is accepted, the Surface Transportation Board will review public comment and rebuttals before making a final decision sometime in 2026 or 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 16, 2025

They could clearly hear his ideas, and he was surrounded by other young people on all sides of the political landscape - an environment that often produced explosive viral videos of his exchanges and rebuttals.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2025

I had no effective rebuttals, and my reason for wanting to make the trip—I think I’m supposed to—wasn’t something I could explain without sounding even crazier than they already feared I was.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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