unfounded
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As it happened, that particular anxiety was unfounded: Back on the Army installation, everyone had seen him on television.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
A lawyer for Black has previously said the allegations were unfounded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
King: That there’s no one who’s going to have your journey, so try to just believe your own unfounded drive and see where it gets you.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
His team responded to say they "categorically rejected the allegations and that they were unfounded and taken out of context".
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
"I see that the rumors of your demise were unfounded."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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