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accusation

[ak-yoo-zey-shuhn] / ˌæk jʊˈzeɪ ʃən /


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The opposition leader looks forward to answering the accusation in court, Katolo told the Zambian Eye, external.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

At the time, a spokesperson for McGraw’s production company vigorously denied the accusation that he destroyed evidence and said he was appealing the ruling.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

Recently, the directors launched a probe into Kubasik after another accusation against him.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

But the corporation has not apologized for the underlying accusation — because the documentary’s producers and the BBC’s lawyers believe it is true.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

His accusation crashes like a pile of rocks at my feet and everybody’s gaze swivels to land on me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

The investigation’s report is confidential, but a UNC memorandum in response to a public records lawsuit shows the scope of the accusations against SCiLL.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

In its statement Tuesday, the county said he “has made and continues to make unsubstantiated accusations of illegal activities against employees without due process or an investigation.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Tony Singh, whose company Morgan, Payne & Knightly has multiple branches in Birmingham, Telford and Wolverhampton, also faces accusations from landlords, who say he did not pass rent on to them.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

The German government has made no direct accusations.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

“Aren’t rhetorical accusations of passive aggression inherently passive-aggressive?” my dad responded, and they went on like that for a while.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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