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allegation

[al-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌæl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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Garcia-Leys declined to address federal prosecutors’ allegation that Alvarez is still a gang member.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

An Oura spokesperson said the company disputes the allegation and said its sleep-stage estimates have been “validated.”

From MarketWatch Sep. 3, 2026

Through his lawyers, Watts has denied the allegation.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

“The allegation that Kelli manipulates or controls Jerry is false and deeply unfair. They share a loving and supportive partnership of more than 25 years,” a spokesman for Gerald and Kelli O. Ford said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

If the allegation was true, it would explain Sasaki’s mysterious trips to Torrance.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

The former chief executive of Southern Water has appeared in court charged with conspiracy to defraud, over allegations water quality tests were manipulated to avoid penalties.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Altus Power, the company said in the statement, would fight the allegations in court.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Anthropic’s allegations of distillation come in a report that also describes a range of other types of misuse of its platform—performed by criminal hackers, authoritarian regimes and others.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

Russia made no immediate public comment on Amnesty's allegations.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

“Miss Amin, I’m certain you can assure your boyfriend’s viewers that these allegations are false.”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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