unfounded

Example Sentences

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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

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

Its statement on Wednesday called the accusations "not only unfounded, but also incomprehensible given the consistent and concrete support provided by France".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

There were still questions about the wheel’s safety, and unfounded stories circulated about suicides and accidents, including one that alleged that a frightened pug had leaped to its death from one of the car’s windows.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson