purported
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Among other things, the first order purported to direct an independent federal agency, the U.S.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
Reuters first reported the hack on Patel’s Gmail, though they could not independently verify the leaked information, including Patel’s purported resume and personal pictures of him.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
However, Warner’s bankers “could not find the purported deposit at J.P. Morgan,” according to the proxy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
It also points to more than $150m paid to Epstein by billionaire Leon Block, co-founder of Apollo Global, to Epstein for "purported 'tax and estate planning advice'", via Black's Bank of America account.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
The Long Count tracks time from a starting point, much as the Christian calendar begins with the purported birth date of Christ.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
