alleged

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They have also alleged he fraudulently took military leave with pay after being honourably discharged from the US Navy, and that he lied about his education and military service when applying for his job.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

After all that, it’s hard to believe he’s telling the truth when he denies alleged behavior that neatly tracks with the rest of the emerging picture of his character.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday distanced himself from an alleged plot to sabotage investigations into his entourage and Socialist party that has intensified pressure on a government already beset by legal woes.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Australia and New Zealand, alleged that Chinese military intelligence operatives were posing as employees of private consultancies, think tanks and human-resources firms looking to hire foreign-policy or defense analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The first few days after the alleged theft, he seemed not to understand the trouble he was in, and our chirpy little conversations had continued.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich