as in irrefutable
not capable of being challenged or proved wrong
incontrovertible facts that left the jury with no choice but to convict
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Recent Examples of incontrovertible
For careers such as electrical engineering and computer science, the value of symbolic logic, usually taught in sophomore year discrete mathematics courses, is incontrovertible.
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Vinay K. Chaudhri, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2024
Israeli and American officials say the evidence is incontrovertible that the weapon was an Iranian rocket fired from a Hezbollah position.
—Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
Could this telescope find the first incontrovertible evidence of alien life?
—Joel Achenbach, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
The turning point came in 1964, when a special committee appointed by President John F. Kennedy published a report that laid out an incontrovertible case that smoking was behind not only lung cancer, but a host of other ills.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 11 July 2024
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Vinay K. Chaudhri, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2024
Israeli and American officials say the evidence is incontrovertible that the weapon was an Iranian rocket fired from a Hezbollah position.
—Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
Could this telescope find the first incontrovertible evidence of alien life?
—Joel Achenbach, Washington Post, 12 July 2024
The turning point came in 1964, when a special committee appointed by President John F. Kennedy published a report that laid out an incontrovertible case that smoking was behind not only lung cancer, but a host of other ills.
—Stephen Mihm, Twin Cities, 11 July 2024
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For planners around the world, Brooklyn Bridge Park is irrefutable proof not only that a city can adapt to climate change by reengineering its edge but that the process can — should — yield beauty, joy, and romance.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 July 2024
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How To Integrate Short-Form Videos Into Your UX/UI As short-form videos continue to dominate content consumption, their value in enhancing user experience (UX) and interface design (UI) is irrefutable.Steven Widen, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, who is also Maduro’s chief negotiator in dialogues with the U.S. government and the opposition coalition, insisted Maduro was the indisputable winner and described the opposition as violent fascists.Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2024
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Unless a preliminary injunction is granted, Plaintiffs will suffer the indisputable irreparable harm of being unable to compete without risking forfeiting their antitrust claims.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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But for me, the main question isn’t necessarily the badness of the situation, which is incontestable.Sean Illing, Vox, 15 Oct. 2024
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In recent decades, neuroscientists have wrenched this millennia-old question from the grip of philosophers, recognizing that the connection between neuronal activity and conscious experience is incontestable.Lindsey Laughlin, Ars Technica, 10 July 2024
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Early voting data from Michigan does not include party affiliation but, according to the University of Florida figures, 55 percent of early voters are women — a sign that is hopeful for Harris but not conclusive.Niall Stanage, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Finally, on early Friday morning, the numbers were conclusive: At 8:50 a.m., Decision Desk HQ became the first organization to call the 2020 presidential race for Joe Biden — a full day before major television networks followed suit.Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Countless words will be written in an effort to analyze the events of Election Day 2024, but certain truths are undeniable.Newsweek Staff, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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The draw of multiple artists and galleries from all over the continent (and the diaspora) is undeniable; however, this year’s edition showcased one of the fair’s constituent elements that has played a unique role in its growth: program diversity.Tobe Otuogbodor, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Comparisons have been drawn to new teammate Tyrese Maxey, who also marries a positive and carefree attitude towards life off the court with an unquestionable work ethic on it.Johannes Sasay-Wada, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
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Coming out of college, Rattler’s arm strength was unquestionable.Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2024
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The DeSantis announcement is an indubitable win for Musk.Scott Nover, Quartz, 24 May 2023
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There is all of a sudden one Way of Knowing which presents us with indubitable truths.Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 13 Dec. 2010
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The Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, both of which had some unarguable successes and both of which ended with the Lakers losing to Denver in the playoffs.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
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Here, however, is a simple, clear, and unarguable case for taking immediate action.Mustafa Suleyman, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2023
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“Incontrovertible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incontrovertible. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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