baseless
Example Sentences
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He denied the accusations in a statement, saying they "are baseless and are a cowardly attempt to tarnish my reputation and legacy in hip-hop at this time".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
“Any reporting to the contrary is false. We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
“However, any implication that Administration officials are engaged in such activity without evidence is baseless and irresponsible reporting.”
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
So it resorted to smear tactics, made baseless accusations, and threatened them with prosecution under the Official Secrets Act if they tried.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 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
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