dispel

Example Sentences

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The statement, delivered by a voice-over announcer on state television, did little to dispel rumors about the leader’s physical health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

But in advance of negotiations that begin on Monday , union leaders are eager to dispel any perception that they might have scaled back their demands.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

"If they do, they finish the ride then go to the back of their car and spit three times to dispel the bad luck," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

What’s Next: Workday’s earnings results were overshadowed by poor guidance and a disappointing year-end backlog of subscriptions, a combination that won’t dispel the negative sentiment around business software.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The women found the hotel rather dreary, especially at night, but the presence of its handsome and clearly wealthy owner helped dispel some of its bleakness.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson