controverting
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On the list for the class of 2013, three facts controverting my own early experience catch the eye: one demographic, one geographic, and one pedagogic.
From Salon ● May 25, 2013
An individuality so tautly drawn between the twin Spanish columns of dignity and passion could never conform to the crude consequences of his own controverting eloquence.
From Time Magazine Archive
But he appeared to be under a great pressure to go his way, his eyes controverting the sincerity of his words the while.
From Trail's End by George W. (George Washington) Ogden
My brother was just on the point of controverting a proposition that I had laid down, when he cast a glance through the window....
From Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague by Spiegfried Kohn
Allan Cunningham, it may be observed, relates facts concerning Cosway's origin and youth which go far towards controverting the errand-boy episode in his life, as chronicled by Smith.
From Art in England Notes and Studies by Dutton Cook
