Example Sentences

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Pope Francis has dispelled rumors that he is considering retiring, calling supposed evidence mere “coincidences.”

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2022

A new, unusual follow-up study has dispelled those fears.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 2, 2022

During the nearly three-month red carpet season, which ends Sunday night with the Oscars, Lady Gaga has dispelled any doubts that she’s a bona fide movie star.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2019

Sadly, the former singer has dispelled rumours she might be designing Meghan Markle's wedding dress, after Prince Harry's fiancee wore a Victoria Beckham jumper in the couple's official engagement photos.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2018

A kind Providence has dispelled these black shadows, and I see you now the victim of an immeasurable mistake.

From Bohemian Days Three American Tales by Townsend, George Alfred