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refute

[ri-fyoot] / rɪˈfyut /


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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

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

I saw with satisfaction that she couldn’t refute the truth.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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