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unfounded

[uhn-foun-did] / ʌnˈfaʊn dɪd /


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She said recent decisions from the bankruptcy court demonstrate that many of the allegations and claims against Rabo are unfounded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

In his letter, Andic said the "deeply painful" death of his father had been made worse by having to deal with "the most serious, unjust and unfounded accusation a person can face".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

According to the lawsuit and subsequent discovery, they doctored a 911 report, stating that the call was unfounded and that no suspect was identified, omitting Williams’ identity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Yes, your daughter paid the mortgage the rest of the time — not a small feat given the wider context — but it also demonstrates that your concerns are not entirely unfounded.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

As it turns out, her fears were unfounded.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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