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accusation

[ak-yoo-zey-shuhn] / ˌæk yʊˈzeɪ ʃən /


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It was around that period that he dated Fifield, a Republican former campaign aide whose accusation was published by the New York Times in an article that included claims of bad behavior from other women.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

After an unexpected loss, he leveled a serious accusation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

In a statement to the House of Commons, shadow home secretary Chris Philp said the "police appeared more concerned with the accusation of racism… than they were with helping Henry".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Jonathan Andic, son of the founder of the Mango clothing empire, who has been arrested in Spain as part of an investigation into his father's 2024 death, has denied the accusation of murder.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

If Jack is telling the truth, and JonJon was innocent, did he fight the accusation?

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone




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