refute
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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
The two men face charges of forcible obstruction of business, which they refute, the police official said.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Federal prosecutors, seeking to imprison Rinderknecht for up to 45 years, say they will call ATF experts to refute that fireworks, a cigarette or power lines started the Palisades fire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Next, the team searched for evidence that might support or refute each assumption.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
Printed books, by improving access to information, make it far easier to establish and refute facts.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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Grade 9, List 3
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