dispel
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, the company will try to dispel worries at the special investor meeting.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has been trying to dispel security concerns over the tournament.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
When you grow up as a child actor, people always assume you’re going to be an arsehole, so I think I’ve always wanted to dispel the notion of that as quickly as possible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
Dr Sauvage said the most important approach was to speak directly to families and "dispel any concerns they have about side effects or problems with the vaccine, which is safe".
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
I shook my head to dispel the dream that had filled it.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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