purported

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The group’s 2024 hate map, which names and plots by location purported extremist groups nationwide, contains more than twice as many entries as it did in 2000.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

After Dillman expressed concern about his client’s mental health, Cooley cleared the courtroom so she could question the attorney for evidence of Ortiz’s purported mental illness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Most of the attacks have been claimed by a purported group called Hayi.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

She and another person named in the federal charging documents allegedly diverted funds from a Fema contract to friends and relatives, who donated the money back to her campaign as purported personal contributions, prosecutors said.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Court records showed, for instance, that Burt had stolen money that Bigheart had intended for Vaughan, even though Burt purported to be Vaughan’s close friend.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann