debunk

Example Sentences

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"The publication of historical archives strengthens institutional credibility, helps debunk conspiracy theories and demonstrates a commitment to the truth," according to a guide published with the documents.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The research helped him debunk myths of the near-useless male lion that seldom hunts and of the female as the consummate mother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

His memo was so thick with lies that it would take a week to debunk them all.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2025

“I don’t know how you’d debunk such a thing,” Smith said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025

Thankfully the rest of the world assumed that the Irish were crazy, a theory that the Irish themselves did nothing to debunk.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer