Example Sentences

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If the idea of romantic destiny is, as you call it in your book, “the weakest idea ever promoted by scientists,” what is your number-one dating myth you feel your personal research has debunked?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, which is distinct from the Rockefeller Institute but appears to be what the post is referencing, has debunked such claims.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2025

He has debunked claims that contraception makes women infertile, that only “natural” medicine can be trusted and that Tylenol is linked to autism.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2022

We sent the company some videos that Alaina has debunked in the past.

From BBC • May 22, 2022

The AP has debunked posts claiming the COVID-19 vaccine can alter DNA.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2021