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

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

Some shouldered the costs of posting bail, securing defense attorneys and taking days off from work to appear in court, including cases where videos debunked the assault claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

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

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