Example Sentences

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General Medical Center issued a statement on Thursday refuting reports that federal authorities had carried out enforcement operations at the downtown trauma center.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

As the news spread, several media channels falsely accused Iqbal of being a terrorist, following which the police put out a statement refuting the claim.

From BBC • May 25, 2025

The Met Gala is not a perfect establishment, but that doesn’t mean it’s worth refuting entirely.

From Salon • May 6, 2025

But once again, Watson was trying to use these facts to his advantage—while barely refuting the real claims of wrongdoing before him.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2024

“No, of course I—” I was so committed to refuting him that I had half-denied the charge before I understood it; now my eyes swung back to his face.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles