gave the lie to
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as in refuted
to prove to be false
New methodologies give the lie to the notion that students who struggle with standardized tests lack intelligence.
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“Gave the lie to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20the%20lie%20to. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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