give the lie to
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They said they expect “overwhelming evidence to give the lie to this defense,” and they called it improper and prejudicial for Bankman-Fried to malign Ellison’s credibility before the trial.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2023
Those who preach from Exodus, and from Matthew, Isaiah and Amos, give the lie to the idea that religious faith is inevitably conformist, reactionary or inclined toward worship of those in power.
From Washington Post • Jul. 21, 2019
Caravaggio’s religious paintings give the lie to his irreligious life.
From The Guardian • Oct. 7, 2016
Here are a few films that give the lie to the lyric “summertime and the livin’ is easy.”
From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2016
Useless talk," said Zizi, "your fright and your excitement give the lie to your words!
From In the Onyx Lobby by Wells, Carolyn
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