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allegation

[al-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌæl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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“This allegation is entirely false and fabricated,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement after the Financial Times report was released.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Dogs seized because of a criminal allegation - where owners have breached exemptions or the animal has been involved in an attack - must remain in the kennels until criminal proceedings are concluded.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Super Micro placed its two employees on leave and fired the contractor after learning of the allegation.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

The company, by then renamed 2Rivers, said it was “dismayed” by the allegation and that it complied with international sanctions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

In fact, nationwide, most women on death row are awaiting execution for a family crime involving an allegation of child abuse or domestic violence involving a male partner.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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