anchor: The report created a stir but was soon debunked when the scientist explained that he had merely fertilized an egg in vitro and then caused it to split, producing twins.
positive: The report created a stir but was soon tossed aside when the scientist admitted that he had merely fertilized an egg in vitro and then caused it to split, producing twins.
negative: The report created a stir but was soon accepted as a wonderful advancement by the public.