allegation
Example Sentences
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Robbie Moore told MPs the mother of one of his constituents had lost her job as a teacher because of a false allegation of domestic abuse made against her.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
The judge said Rose's behaviour before and after the allegation was "wholly inconsistent with rape".
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
“That’s ridiculous. This is an allegation fabricated for the sole purpose of sparking headlines,” Paez said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
The publication responded that this was “the same style he’s used for 11 years writing for the Guardian, long before LLMs existed. The allegation is preposterous.”
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
If the allegation was true, it would explain Sasaki’s mysterious trips to Torrance.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing allegation
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Nelson Mandela "I am Prepared to Die" (1964)
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