verb
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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I knew that he was lying but I had no evidence with which to refute his story.
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Several scientists have attempted to refute Moore's theories.
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The accusation has been wholly refuted by an in-depth analysis of the evidence.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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He learned how to boom out facts and figures to the city council members that they were unable to refute .
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It is hard to refute these biblical arguments.
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Something which I can positively refute !
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The technique can also be used to confirm or refute current theories.
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There is no reason to refute this argument: undoubtedly this is a sentiment seemingly shared by many Shetlanders.
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There was really very little I could do actively to refute the charge of selfishness.
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These data do not refute the law of demand.
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This time, Gold did not refute the point.