dispel
Example Sentences
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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
Detailed information on such funds’ credit or equity positions is as private as the holdings themselves, making it difficult to either prove or dispel concerns.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
I wanted to dispel the idea that we are incapable of having loving, meaningful relationships.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
It's a nuanced view that doesn't lend itself to easy explanations – and has opened up Massie to withering attacks from Trump-aligned Republicans, a criticism his allies seek to dispel.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Desdemona said the prayers in Greek as we gathered around her bed, and Tessie tried as usual to dispel her doubts and truly believe.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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