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dispel

[dih-spel] / dɪˈspɛl /


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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

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

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

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

Her father sees what he wants to see, and she doesn’t want to dispel this fiction with fact.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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