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allegation

[al-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌæl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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She is still seeking to prove that allegation false in an ongoing court case.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

Middlebrough's trial on that allegation has now been put back indefinitely for legal reasons.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

The 1958 Group's allegation, which has been voiced by other fan groups, contradicts United's own comments on Friday that state they did advise fans what they were being accused of.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

Garcia-Leys declined to address federal prosecutors’ allegation that Alvarez is still a gang member.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

“No,” he said robustly, as if dismissing a preposterous and possibly slanderous allegation.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

She added: “The university takes all reports of harassment seriously, including those involving gender identity, and applies the same legal standards to these reports as it does to all allegations of harassment.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

Meta disagrees with the allegations and intends to fight them.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

The goal of these tactics is not to exonerate the person using them from allegations of criminality, corruption or incompetence.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2026

It has been a torrid week for the royals with allegations from Prince William's uncle, Earl Spencer about his parents.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

Freas denied the allegations, and while the case awaited trial, these two powerful lawmen were pitted against each other.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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