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dispelling

  • present participle of dispel.

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Our findings show clear benefits in key areas of healthy ageing, while also dispelling some of the myths surrounding its use.

From Science Daily Jun. 5, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he recently held a 2-½-hour meeting with Khamenei, in a public message that appeared aimed at dispelling questions about whether the new leader is indeed alive and running the country.

From The Wall Street Journal May 10, 2026

The visual crispness of this L.A. premiere goes a long way toward dispelling doubts that the Pantages is the wrong venue for this ensemble drama.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 12, 2025

She credits the intimacy coordinator on set for being "so helpful in informing me about my rights and dispelling myths".

From BBC Jun. 3, 2024

“You can kick both their tails for all I care, but do it somewhere else,” Jim said, dispelling any thought I might have had that he cared anything about me.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam