rebutting

Example Sentences

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After this, Cembalest turned his attention to rebutting a widely believed yet, according to him, incorrect idea pertaining to how the spike in energy prices caused by the war might redound on the U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Daniela delivered a long response, rebutting him point by point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Cid's lawyer spoke at the session on Tuesday and stressed that his client had not been coerced into striking the plea deal, thereby rebutting accusations that his testimony had been extracted under pressure.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

And she’s not looking for a payday either, she says, rebutting another common criticism of department whistleblowers.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

I had been listening and silently rebutting each sentence with my eyes closed; then there was a hush, which in an audience warns that something unplanned is happening.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou