debunk

Example Sentences

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In the age of AI, authentic high-resolution satellite imagery collected in real time can give decision-makers vital clues to assess security threats and debunk falsehoods from unverified sources.

From Barron's

Some shouldered the costs of posting bail, securing defense attorneys and taking days off from work to appear in court, including cases where videos debunked the assault claims.

From The Wall Street Journal

Texas primary returns debunk the myth that rural voters don’t care.

From The Wall Street Journal

Every medium so studied has been debunked, if not in the sessions, then by materials, photos, or interviews after the fact.

From Literature

Even if individual claims are debunked, the persistent chorus of independent-sounding voices can make radical ideas seem mainstream and amplify negative feelings toward “others.”

From Salon