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dispel

[dih-spel] / dɪˈspɛl /


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On Tuesday, the company will try to dispel worries at the special investor meeting.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

One emphasizes an adventure story, its themes encouraging Bluey to flash some bravery and dispel stereotypes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 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

"If they do, they finish the ride then go to the back of their car and spit three times to dispel the bad luck," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

It was having Marlene with us that helped break the ice, helped dispel suspicion.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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