refuting

Example Sentences

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Carlos Iván Mendoza Hernández told his attorney that he only attempted to leave the scene after authorities had fired on his vehicle, refuting the agency’s account.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Ecowas came to Nigeria's defence in a statement on Thursday refuting the claims.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2024

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

Vance shows no sign of interest in refuting the rumors of his weirdness, instead acting like an unsavory creep everywhere he goes.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2024

After all, if the prosecution could introduce nothing from Reggie’s own mouth, then the defense would not have to devise a strategy for refuting it.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel