baseless

Example Sentences

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A defence filed by the Home Office said the claim was "baseless" and without merit, with no conflict of interest.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

At the time, LGBTQ+ advocates slammed the suit as baseless and damaging.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“However, any implication that Administration officials are engaged in such activity without evidence is baseless and irresponsible reporting.”

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

A Justice Department spokesperson expressed defiance, saying the administration planned to "defend against baseless lawsuits like this."

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

They had hurled baseless accusations at me and I felt that there could be no ground of trust between us.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright