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rebut

[ri-buht] / rɪˈbʌt /


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"We view it both important and with precedent to rebut an incorrect scientific claim made in the DOE report," said Prof Santer, of UEA's Climatic Research Unit.

From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026

Writing for the majority, Roberts said that Cook deserved a chance to challenge her removal and rebut Trump's accusations, which would have to be further substantiated.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Batson established a three-part framework for racial juror challenges: Defense counsel challenges a strike, the prosecutor gives race-neutral reasons for it, then defense counsel has the opportunity to rebut those proffered reasons as pretextual.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

It does not attempt to rebut ratings data or engage in traditional media criticism.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

She prevailed on every charge, and she prevailed because she could mount an argument that the Munich Philharmonic could not rebut.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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