dispel
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, the company will try to dispel worries at the special investor meeting.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
But in advance of negotiations that begin on Monday , union leaders are eager to dispel any perception that they might have scaled back their demands.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
When you grow up as a child actor, people always assume you’re going to be an arsehole, so I think I’ve always wanted to dispel the notion of that as quickly as possible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 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
Martin and Ethel would invite a neighbor or two for cake to dispel any gossip or speculation.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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