debunked
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Johnson was a prominent right-wing media personality in the mid-2010s, when he produced a string of controversial news stories, many of which were later debunked.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
The rumor was almost certainly not seeded for trading purposes, and it was quickly debunked.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Our reviews of court files found that statements made by the arresting officers were repeatedly debunked by video footage.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
The initial announcement came from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who for decades has spread debunked claims that vaccines cause autism.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
Every medium so studied has been debunked, if not in the sessions, then by materials, photos, or interviews after the fact.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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