alleged

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Cowser alleged in the lawsuit that the officer and his partner lied multiple times about the use of force that led to her injuries, a charge the department has denied.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Activists had gathered to protest the alleged use of the Royal Air Force Lakenheath base as a departure point for US aircraft involved in the war in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

It slandered jurors in criminal trials for refusing to find people guilty for alleged crimes against the government.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

The statement didn’t elaborate on Ma’s alleged wrongdoing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Where was Steve Harmon, the alleged lookout man?

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers