groundless
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Guo Jiakun said early this week, “The narrative about so-called Chinese spies is entirely based on groundless speculation—it is nothing more than slander and smearing.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
China has previously rejected allegations of an espionage operation targeting Nvidia's chief, describing the claims as "groundless speculation".
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
Ever since the probe was announced, the committee has sought to allay concerns over it, with the body's acting director insisting the same day that any suggestion of widespread issues was "entirely groundless".
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
China has rejected allegations of a Chinese espionage operation targeting Nvidia's chief executive, Jensen Huang, describing the claims as "groundless speculation".
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Since he was gainfully employed by SNCC, had no outstanding debts and had plenty of cash in his wallet when arrested, the charge was groundless and, after a trial, had to be dropped.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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