disabuse

Example Sentences

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He added: “We’re taking a look at it. But I would disabuse you at this early hour of any connection to Ukraine.”

From New York Times

The White House has quickly said there is no indication that Ukraine or any Ukrainians were involved in the attack, with a spokesperson saying they wanted to "disabuse" reporters of any connection.

From BBC

“Moonshine,” a Canadian dramedy available on the CW’s website, has enough dysfunction and wild behavior to largely disabuse one of this dream … but enough Canadian charm that it still holds a certain appeal.

From New York Times

I hate to disabuse you of that notion.”

From Salon

If she too harbors biases and assumes that she cannot offer her team members critical feedback for fear of appearing bigoted, she needs to be disabused of this notion.

From New York Times