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rebuttal

[ri-buht-l] / rɪˈbʌt l /


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The Daily Wire published a rebuttal to one particular argument about the bullet’s trajectory.

From Slate Jul. 21, 2026

There is plenty of wisdom in that, but more satisfaction, I think, in Emma Harte’s demonstrated rebuttal.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

Paramount is expected to cite the federal government’s analysis in its rebuttal of the states’ allegations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

"Decisions regarding evidence processing were made on scene based on operational needs," Nanos said in a rebuttal statement posted to the Department's X account.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

We finished the presentation of our evidence and, to our surprise, the State put on no rebuttal case.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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

Gov. Gavin Newsom has taken to all-caps rebuttals.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2025

Each candidate will have one minute for rebuttals.

From BBC Oct. 1, 2024

Given these convincing rebuttals, why have the majority of researchers nonetheless become High Counters?

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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