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dispel

[dih-spel] / dɪˈspɛl /


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With that in mind, we’re here to dispel five myths about language learning that might be putting you off.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

I wanted to dispel the idea that we are incapable of having loving, meaningful relationships.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Higher AI investment forecasts from Big Tech companies were helping dispel fears raised earlier in the week about OpenAI’s spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

In a Facebook post intended to dispel misinformation, McCasland’s wife said that, although her husband had access to highly classified information in the Air Force, he retired nearly 13 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

I rolled my neck from side to side in an attempt to dispel the feeling as I watched myself spot the Butterfly and exit my seat at the theater.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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