groundless
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China’s foreign ministry spokesman said Monday that “the narrative about so-called Chinese spies is entirely based on groundless speculation—it’s nothing more than slander and smearing.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026
The Chinese government has dismissed the Times report as "groundless speculation."
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
Coupang called it a "groundless" claim by a disgruntled former executive.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
China denied the allegations, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian calling them groundless and aimed at “vilifying China.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
My fears were groundless, there was nothing to it.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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