refute
Example Sentences
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RAND: Being able to marshal a lot of facts and evidence to refute conspiracy beliefs is really important.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
NHS South East London ICB said they "strongly refute any suggestion that decisions in this case have been driven by cost."
From BBC • May 19, 2026
At the time, Homeland Security officials accused Longoria of driving toward agents and injuring them; surveillance video captured from across the street appeared to refute that.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Therefore, no affected person was in the courtroom to refute the therapist’s claim that, since she only deploys speech, her counseling is harmless and deserves First Amendment protection.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
To refute her critics, Gallup had assembled a team at Riverbank, with Fabyan’s backing.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
Vocabulary lists containing refute
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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The ACT: The Language of the Test, List 2
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Grade 9, List 3
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