allegation

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“This allegation is entirely false and fabricated,” chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement after the Financial Times report was released.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Dogs seized because of a criminal allegation - where owners have breached exemptions or the animal has been involved in an attack - must remain in the kennels until criminal proceedings are concluded.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The White House quickly responded to Leo, rejecting the allegation that illegal immigrants were being treated inhumanely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Super Micro placed its two employees on leave and fired the contractor after learning of the allegation.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

It was an unnecessary allegation, because Arcadio had not come to do justice.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez