alleged
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In 2018, a judge awarded a jilted husband almost $9 million, after he alleged that another man lured his wife away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
The alleged victim of the report continues to be supported by police, the force added.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
He also alleged that he yelled “Police, stop!” at them.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
There was also at least one direct or eyewitness account to each of the alleged killings.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
And in racial issues, wrote Du Bois, “Mr. Washington’s programme practically accepts the alleged inferiority of the Negro races.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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Twelve Angry Men
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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