refuting

Example Sentences

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As the news spread, several media channels falsely accused Iqbal of being a terrorist, following which the police put out a statement refuting the claim.

From BBC • May 25, 2025

But once again, Watson was trying to use these facts to his advantage—while barely refuting the real claims of wrongdoing before him.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2024

The Dodgers’ injury-riddled pitching staff is refuting history and their reputation by shutting out playoff opponents for a record-tying 33 innings.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2024

Perhaps, they might even encourage us to hold our hearts and minds in kinder regard, refuting society’s prevailing disregard for mental health.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024

“No, of course I—” I was so committed to refuting him that I had half-denied the charge before I understood it; now my eyes swung back to his face.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles