- present participle of dispel.
dispelling
Example Sentences
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By many accounts, Mallorca has succeeded in dispelling hard-partiers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
EsDeeKid's video with Oscar-nominated Chalamet racked up 42 million views on TikTok - as well as dispelling the main theory about the rapper's identity.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Our findings show clear benefits in key areas of healthy ageing, while also dispelling some of the myths surrounding its use.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
A 2024 study by Penn State researchers found that approximately one in eight adults enjoy intensely sour flavors, dispelling claims that extreme tartness is only favored by children.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2025
This had the immediate effect of dispelling the slight tension that had built in the room while Mr Harry Smith had been speaking.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
