refuting

Example Sentences

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Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakin said the accusation was "completely unbelievable and not even worth refuting".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Key witnesses refuting those denials included Kay’s wife, Camela, and Hetman.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

But once again, Watson was trying to use these facts to his advantage—while barely refuting the real claims of wrongdoing before him.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2024

Vance shows no sign of interest in refuting the rumors of his weirdness, instead acting like an unsavory creep everywhere he goes.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2024

“No, of course I—” I was so committed to refuting him that I had half-denied the charge before I understood it; now my eyes swung back to his face.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles