discredit

Example Sentences

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“We will not allow allegations involving one former employee of a nonprofit organization to discredit an entire field of work and dedicated intervention workers who show up every day to prevent harm.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

This builds on the Guardian newspaper’s November report on a Qatar-linked private intelligence operation by at least two firms, Highgate and Elicius Intelligence, hoping to discredit Mr. Khan’s alleged assault victim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

After subsequently failing in court to discredit Beth, MI5 recently offered to pay compensation to settle her claim.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

But she doesn't think Redzepi's actions "should discredit the works and culinary experimentation they've been doing."

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Franklins reputation served as the catalyst in an exchange, as Smith of South Carolina attempted to discredit his views by observing that “even great men have their senile moments.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis