debunk

Example Sentences

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The company reported record iPhone sales and gave stronger-than-expected guidance for revenue and gross margins, debunking investor concerns that rising memory costs would reduce profitability in the near term, Graham said.

From MarketWatch

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.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is simply too much gaslighting going on to spend adequate time debunking everything.

From Salon