debunk

Example Sentences

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"The publication of historical archives strengthens institutional credibility, helps debunk conspiracy theories and demonstrates a commitment to the truth," according to a guide published with the documents.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“The film itself debunks any attempts to debunk it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Among several homelessness initiatives launched by its founder, Adam Miller, Better Angels has set out on an ambitious mission to debunk the conventional wisdom that affordable housing can’t be produced without taxpayer subsidies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 20, 2025

This one is admittedly tougher to debunk, because it’s not implausible that she might do such a thing.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2025

An older school of historians and philosophers took this framework for granted, while a newer school has wanted to debunk or deconstruct the concepts rather than explain their significance and trace their origin.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton