allege
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Lucky Strike is bringing about “the veritable destruction of the decades-old pastime” in its efforts to become the “‘Starbucks’ of bowling,” they allege in the complaint.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
The government did not allege that he was intoxicated while possessing the firearm, that he was addicted to marijuana, that he had ever threatened anyone, or that his gun ownership had resulted in any danger.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026
They allege that the final regulations for the law, drafted and approved by the state’s waste agency, include exclusions for large categories of plastic packaging that companies could use indefinitely.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
Police allege that Hussen went to the facility and supervised as several men unpacked the container.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
I did not like to walk at this hour alone with Mr. Rochester in the shadowy orchard; but I could not find a reason to allege for leaving him.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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