allegation
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A statement continued: "The conduct relates to an allegation the individual failed to identify and pursue a line of enquiry relating to an attempted burglary reported in April 2025."
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
There is no allegation more serious that can be levelled at an academic.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
"No court, no agency has ever substantiated any allegation of abuse against me," Miller said in a video posted Sunday, insisting he would remain in the race and win.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Paramount hasn’t made such an allegation in court.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Since this allegation falls very directly into my own realm, I am able to refute it with absolute authority.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
He was also known for his deadpan humour, like at a news conference in 1999, when he was asked about allegations that China had donated to US President Bill Clinton's Democratic Party.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The SEC reviewed the allegations, but never filed a complaint.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Salary-cap circumvention allegations first surfaced with Leonard during his free agency in 2019 after he led the Raptors to the NBA championship and was being courted by the Lakers and Clippers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The university was also facing mounting questions over its handling of the allegations and treatment of Arday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Several years ago, two former sumo wrestlers came forward with extensive allegations of match rigging—and more.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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