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dispel

[dih-spel] / dɪˈspɛl /


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That commitment to price stability went a long way to dispel fears about a politicization of the Fed, says James Knightley, chief international economist at ING.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

“Although oil prices near prewar levels reduce tail risks for economic growth, inflation and rates volatility, inflation is probably not coming down quickly enough to dispel the ECB hawkishness,” the rates strategist said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Knowing someone — or of someone — who is gay or lesbian has long tended to dispel falsehoods and quell fears that might exist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The May 10 Substack essay that began circulating in the wake of her Instagram post did nothing to dispel that eventuality.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Finally, in a blatant attempt to dispel my foul mood they invited me to go see Three Pennies for Wishing across the river tomorrow evening.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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