contradicted

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He contradicted himself several times in speeches on Monday and Tuesday, sometimes within the same minute — and he did this over two crucial international crises.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is apologizing for his sharp criticism of a research paper that contradicted the White House’s messaging around tariffs.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

A plant room on the roof near a ventilation intake that had been colonised by pigeons was initially identified as a likely source of the fungus, although a subsequent investigation contradicted that finding.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

In his attempts to articulate the rationale behind the operation, Rubio has left lawmakers wanting more information—and he has at times been contradicted by his boss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Santa Sofía de la Piedad, the silent one, the condescending one, the one who never contradicted anyone, not even her own children, had the impression that it was a forbidden act.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez