dispel

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Mahan has sought to dispel those concerns, arguing that he believes AI and social media platforms should be regulated.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The message from Mojtaba Khamenei aired on Thursday with no video or audio content did nothing to dispel speculation over his condition, after state television and some officials confirmed he had been injured.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

When you grow up as a child actor, people always assume you’re going to be an arsehole, so I think I’ve always wanted to dispel the notion of that as quickly as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Dr Sauvage said the most important approach was to speak directly to families and "dispel any concerns they have about side effects or problems with the vaccine, which is safe".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

It hung in the air for a long moment, a dark cloud over our heads, a curse nothing could dispel.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn