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He held particular scorn for the flat-earthers, who he thought were plants to discredit genuine research about extraterrestrial technology.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

In closing arguments, his lawyer Michael Sanft urged the jury to discredit his client as a liar who just told tales to sell books.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Flores vehemently disputes this, saying that it was clearly an attempt to discredit him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

The goal was variously to discredit Mr. Druckenmiller, discredit the Journal, or get me to throw Mr. Druckenmiller over the side.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

There is ample evidence that pressure has been brought to bear on Ralph Meyers since his trial testimony which could tend to discredit his recantation.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

“This makes us vulnerable and discredits our goal to be a strong, independent geopolitical power,” Pentus-Rosimannus said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026

They do not, however, realize that their wrongness discredits them and shows why people should stop listening to them.

From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2025

A spokesperson for the ASA said: "We've received a complaint about a Nationwide ad. The complainant argues that the ad is misleading around other banks closing branches, and discredits and denigrates its competitors."

From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2024

He also discredits her impulsive offer in 1977 to trade places with Jewish hostages held at Entebbe Airport in Uganda, suggesting her “judgment” was way off.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2022

Craig said the problem with things is that everyone is always comparing everyone with everyone and because of that, it discredits people, like in his photography classes.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky

They spoke out after the BBC revealed that more than 260 people had been subjected to the discredited treatment at NHS hospitals in the 1960s and 1970s.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

After an episode filled with warnings about addiction, government deception, processed food and discredited fats, the meal itself receives one adjective and one bite.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

"Presidential elections allow political entrepreneurs to bypass weak or discredited parties and construct a direct relationship with voters," she said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

These measures, enacted by more than half the states, shielded children from a discredited and abusive practice that fails to achieve its aims while inflicting serious, lasting psychological harms.

From Slate ● Mar. 31, 2026

Lawrence now faced the task of climbing down from his discredited position without sacrificing his dignity or the Rad Lab’s youthful reputation.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Golden Dawn made a sensational entry into parliament in 2012, in a climate of social distress linked to the financial crisis in Greece, loss of trust in institutions and discrediting of the main political parties.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

"He was being subjected to relentless scrutiny, including ridicule, discrediting absolutely every detail of his life," Baron-Cohen said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

Defense attorney Tom Mesereau was an expert at discrediting witnesses, subjects told the filmmakers, but certain key witnesses, like Janet Arvizo, struggled to connect with the jury on their own.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

Highgate said in a statement that it had worked on a file in defense of the ICC, but denied it was commissioned by a government entity or aimed at discrediting any individual.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026

This is where I need to come up with my rebuttal, but not by discrediting my opponent.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden