debunk
Example Sentences
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But I’m less interested in debunking this manufactured news moment — or collective act of wish-casting, or whatever it is — than in exploring why it has seized many people’s attention around the world.
From Salon
The video showed no real proof of that claim and has since been widely debunked.
From Salon
Penn has partnered with media publishers including The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the Washington Post on studies debunking the idea that having ads appear near news stories harms brands.
There is simply too much gaslighting going on to spend adequate time debunking everything.
From Salon
Internet users are increasingly turning to chatbots to verify images in real time, but the tools often fail, raising questions about their visual debunking capabilities.
From Barron's
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