alleged

Example Sentences

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He was so locked into the assumption that only a man could have killed Cynthia that he disregarded Perkins’ multiple alleged confessions.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

How did an alleged mob boss become the top security official in Tabasco, Mr. López Obrador’s home state?

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

The pre-Games testing did also find one alleged positive result.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Yes, I see. However, where Shady makes his alleged concoctions doesn’t change the fact that this land is now up for public sale. So, if you’ll return to your seat...”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool