debunked
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Johnson was a prominent right-wing media personality in the mid-2010s, when he produced a string of controversial news stories, many of which were later debunked.
From Slate ● May 28, 2026
The cliché of Ozu’s films being austere or even severe is debunked by his work involving children, and by remembrances of the now-aged children he directed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
Our reviews of court files found that statements made by the arresting officers were repeatedly debunked by video footage.
From Salon ● Apr. 15, 2026
Fox debunked the reports and offered a number of apt reactions to learning about one’s own death.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
This “rule” was popular for half a century, until leading grammarians debunked it.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
