dispelled
Example Sentences
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Through her media prominence and prolific output as an author, with a dozen books to her name, Steinem dispelled the stereotype of the humorless feminist simply by living.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2026
Concerns held by Painter and Meadows over whether M11 was "going to be enough" for McCormick to justify the move across the world were soon dispelled.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
But we know that’s just an illusion, one that is dispelled by looking inside the machine.
From Slate ● May 25, 2026
Escalona's presence at Rodriguez's first cabinet meeting last week dispelled rumors that he had died in the strike.
From Barron's ● Jan. 12, 2026
But there was nothing worse to contend with than Pipkin’s disappointment at being left behind; and this was dispelled when Hazel assured him that the only reason was that he had already done his bit.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
