allegation
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Platner, a Marine veteran whose blunt anti-establishment message thrilled the progressive grassroots, quit the race after a rape allegation he denies.
From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026
Platner called the allegation “categorically untrue,” then said he was “taking the time to reflect on the best path forward.”
From Salon • Jul. 10, 2026
The allegation, which Platner denied, prompted top Senate Democrats and close allies to rescind their endorsements, cut off funding and call for him to drop out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
The Platner campaign told Politico on Monday that he “vigorously denies” the new allegation.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026
“No,” he said robustly, as if dismissing a preposterous and possibly slanderous allegation.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing allegation
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