debunked

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The view of Bitcoin as a hedge against volatility has been out of favor for a while but ongoing developments in the Middle East have thoroughly debunked it.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Crenshaw thoroughly debunked the administration’s ongoing narrative about Abrego Garcia.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

The cliché of Ozu’s films being austere or even severe is debunked by his work involving children, and by remembrances of the now-aged children he directed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

If the idea of romantic destiny is, as you call it in your book, “the weakest idea ever promoted by scientists,” what is your number-one dating myth you feel your personal research has debunked?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

This “rule” was popular for half a century, until leading grammarians debunked it.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner