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discredit

[dis-kred-it] / dɪsˈkrɛd ɪt /




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Josh, France: People as always are very quick to discredit Arsenal.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“This is the reward for our warning the world that these viruses were coming,” Daszak says of the campaign to discredit EcoHealth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 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

The government denounces attempts to "discredit" Smart Sampa, boasting the city had seen a nearly 15 percent drop in robberies in 2025.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

There is ample evidence that pressure has been brought to bear on Ralph Meyers since his trial testimony which could tend to discredit his recantation.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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