baseless

Example Sentences

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A defence filed by the Home Office said the claim was "baseless" and without merit, with no conflict of interest.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"Any insinuation, without evidence, that a member of the government engaged in these acts is baseless and irresponsible," a White House spokesperson told several media outlets.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

At the time, LGBTQ+ advocates slammed the suit as baseless and damaging.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“However, any implication that Administration officials are engaged in such activity without evidence is baseless and irresponsible reporting.”

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

“You see? This is how it starts. A few baseless rumors get around, and pretty soon you can kiss Dino-land goodbye!”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman