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 film itself debunks any attempts to debunk it.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
In the age of AI, authentic high-resolution satellite imagery collected in real time can give decision-makers vital clues to assess security threats and debunk falsehoods from unverified sources.
From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026
This one is admittedly tougher to debunk, because it’s not implausible that she might do such a thing.
From Salon • Jul. 9, 2025
Yet when language scholars try to debunk the spurious rules, the dichotomizing mindset imagines that they are trying to abolish all standards of good writing.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
Vocabulary lists containing debunk
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Vocabulary from the Third and Final Presidential Debate, October 19, 2016
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