dispel

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The event, attended by more than 300 people, aimed to dispel myths and online misinformation as well as connect women with experts in pregnancy, fertility, menopause, endometriosis and neurodiversity.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The medical students were able to dispel rumors some women had heard: The test doesn’t damage breast tissue, nor do the X-rays increase cancer risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 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

What’s Next: Workday’s earnings results were overshadowed by poor guidance and a disappointing year-end backlog of subscriptions, a combination that won’t dispel the negative sentiment around business software.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Finally, in a blatant attempt to dispel my foul mood they invited me to go see Three Pennies for Wishing across the river tomorrow evening.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss