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allegation

[al-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌæl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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But moments later, the MLS released a statement saying it was "reviewing a tampering allegation" against the club.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Mexican boxer Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez interpreted the scene as the Argentine captain deliberately kicking the jersey and accused him of disrespecting Mexico — an allegation that Messi denied.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

A spokeswoman for Barofsky declined to comment on that allegation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 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

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

It said there was no place for antisemitism or hatred at the university and they have "robust procedures" in place for investigating allegations of antisemitism.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

“When we heard the serious allegations … I asked, along with virtually all of his other supporters that he should get out of the race, and he did.”

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

Protesters have been pushing for the resignation of India’s education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, after this year’s undergraduate medical-school entrance exam was marred by allegations of cheating.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

The Fever issued a statement Thursday but did not directly address Turner’s allegations.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

White and his agents took the stand to refute the allegations.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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