debunk

Example Sentences

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"The publication of historical archives strengthens institutional credibility, helps debunk conspiracy theories and demonstrates a commitment to the truth," according to a guide published with the documents.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The research helped him debunk myths of the near-useless male lion that seldom hunts and of the female as the consummate mother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

His memo was so thick with lies that it would take a week to debunk them all.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2025

Among several homelessness initiatives launched by its founder, Adam Miller, Better Angels has set out on an ambitious mission to debunk the conventional wisdom that affordable housing can’t be produced without taxpayer subsidies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

Many people use science to debunk religion, but Reverend Scheffler enlisted science to bolster his beliefs.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela