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What does it mean?
The speaker rejects a claim about 'Jimmy' and vows to prove it false regardless of the cost.
In plain terms
I don't believe that story and I will prove it wrong.
What can you take from it?
Disputed claims require proof.

Where it applies

  • newsrooms
  • debates
  • investigations

Putting it to work

  • gather evidence
  • interview sources
  • publish findings

Questions to consider

  • How will you prove it?
  • Why does it matter?

Another view

Proof may not change minds already set.

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