- present participle of allege.
alleging
Example Sentences
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Dolly Parton’s estate is alleging that Bryan Seaver, the country icon’s nephew and former head of security, used a “no trespassing” sign and barbed wire to avoid being served legal documents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Consumer-goods manufacturers, including Avon Products and Johnson & Johnson, have turned to bankruptcy court in recent years to deal with an avalanche of lawsuits alleging that cosmetic talc caused cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
In May 2023, shortly before the first baby was due, the woman called the police alleging she had been assaulted by the man.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
Alliance for Human Rights, a group of business and property owners that sued the city and county, alleging they were failing to address homelessness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
In a statement to police, Garrett Tison’s attorney claimed she received a phone call from Mr. Tison alleging that guards refused to put him in isolation despite his complaints about receiving threats.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
