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rebuttals

noun

plural of rebuttal

as in refutations

something (as an argument) that serves to disprove an effective rebuttal to her claim of having the gift of clairvoyance

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Recent Examples of rebuttals Conspiracy theories have gone viral, prompting rebuttals of claims from reporters covering the case and experts in crime scene investigation and forensic psychology. — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026 However, that type of argument would be subject to rebuttals, including that the WNBA has emphasized inclusivity. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026 That story, which includes rebuttals from Lawrence, did not indicate Holscher was referencing Kelly’s divorce. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Those are legitimate concerns, and yet the rebuttals are just as logical. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Maybe neither of you listens because both are too busy preparing rebuttals. — Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026 In its rebuttals to his lawsuit, the commission accused Bingaman of mismanaging the agency and disputed his claims. — Dug Begley, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026 The page also suggests rebuttals to a Steyer ad attacking Becerra. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 When Democrats came out swinging, Kennedy became more defiant, even at times screaming his rebuttals — though some of them didn’t align with the facts. — ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026

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