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accuse

[uh-kyooz] / əˈkjuz /


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Officials accuse Cloth of knowingly taking the investors money for personal uses, including the development of a real estate project in Canada.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

"It feels like you're not allowed to help your mates out and pass your ticket on to them, because the club will accuse you of touting," Andy says.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Greenspan made the move as inflation was falling, so no one could accuse him of shifting the goal posts to claim victory.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

Despite the Auroville Foundation having an international advisory council and an assembly of residents, her critics accuse her of having "absolute authority" over a community that had been largely self‑managed.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

“You shouldn't accuse people of things when you don't have any proof,” Mom says from the couch.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

Unified, which he accuses of violating the law by allegedly using arts funding for other purposes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

The petition, submitted to The Hague-based court last week, argues the violence could amount to crimes against humanity and accuses the South African government of failing to prevent and punish those responsible.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The lawsuit accuses former Apple employees Tang Tan and Chang Liu of taking confidential information.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

But when you present your documents to a border officer, he accuses you of committing a crime.

From Slate Jun. 23, 2026

Luz accuses Ivanito of repeating their mother’s pretentious phrases, of saying things like “The moon glares with a vivid indifference.”

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

Last year, The Times reported on a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy who was accused of using police resources to pursue a woman he met during a chance encounter.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Within days, Pirro’s office also moved to drop misdemeanor charges against three more people accused of the same phantom vandalism.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

An FBI counterintelligence agent is accused of taking about $1 million worth of cryptocurrency from the digital accounts of an overseas suspect in a U.S. criminal investigation, according to court documents.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

He accused Miller of posing a danger to his daughter and granddaughter and said the congressman needed professional help.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Lizzie worried that her mother and aunts could be accused of playing tricks.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Davies-Jones resigned from former Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's government in May, later accusing his government of failing to listen to Epstein's survivors.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Miller has not only denied it all in full, he’s been vocal about it, accusing his ex-wife of mental illness and suing her and her lawyer for defamation.

From Slate Aug. 1, 2026

Kalshi faces similar legal challenges in multiple US states where gaming regulators have issued cease-and-desist orders or filed suit accusing the platform of operating an unlicensed gambling business.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

That hasn’t stopped some people from posting pictures and videos on social media of scrawny sandwiches, accusing the company of skimping on meat portions since Blackstone got involved.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

She rose up in the bed, pointing an accusing finger at Clara.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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