rebut
verb (used with object)
to refute by evidence or argument.
was rebutting
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past progressiveof rebut.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In this case, he was rebutting what he perceived as criticism from Gen. Mark A. Milley, whom Mr. Trump appointed as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
“He's fine. I didn't like that nobody was rebutting it. Then I realized, ‘Oh, I guess that's my job.’
From Fox News ● Oct. 5, 2020
