dispel

Example Sentences

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Mahan has sought to dispel those concerns, arguing that he believes AI and social media platforms should be regulated.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The statement, delivered by a voice-over announcer on state television, did little to dispel rumors about the leader’s physical health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

"If they do, they finish the ride then go to the back of their car and spit three times to dispel the bad luck," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

The results will do nothing to dispel the negative sentiment plaguing shares, which have tumbled 50% over the past year.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

During deep meditation it is possible to dispel time, to see simultaneously all the past, present and future, and then everything is good, everything is perfect, everything is Brahman.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse