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Examples of refutation in a Sentence
these are hard scientific facts against which there can be no reasonable refutation
Recent Examples on the Web
Despite the different approach between TRCs and the traditional victims’ rights movement, TRC staff and supporters see the centers as not a refutation, but an evolution.
—Allen Arthur, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2024
His effort didn’t work very well this time around, mostly because the CBO was ready with a nearly instant refutation of his claim.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
Their results, though, require confirmation or refutation from a different instrument.
—Sarah Scoles, Quanta Magazine, 20 Sep. 2023
In refutation of that claim, Russia’s Defense Ministry on Tuesday released footage that appeared to show Sokolov alive, attending by video link a meeting chaired by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
—Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2023
Was our indifference likewise a philosophical refutation of the social contract?
—Rachel Cusk, Harper's Magazine, 10 Sep. 2023
However, as the PAP works to regain trust, some observers point out that the government continues to struggle with handling public criticism in any other way than blanket refutation or legal retaliation.
—Time, 2 Aug. 2023
The Hollow Earth Conspiracy Stands Strong In the refutations of science, self-respecting hollow-Earthers will hear only a pitiable close-mindedness.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 17 Aug. 2023
The appellate court ruling in Snyder’s case provides a point-by-point refutation of Snyder’s attempt to have his two convictions overturned.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1536, in the meaning defined above
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“Refutation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refutation. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
refutation
noun
ref·u·ta·tion
ˌref-yu̇-ˈtā-shən
: the act or process of refuting : disproof
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