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purportedly

[per-pawr-tid-lee] / pərˈpɔr tɪd li /




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It dug into the fraud that purportedly precedes the fleecing of U.S. antipoverty programs.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the video, purportedly made with AI, the "minister" appeared as a woman dressed in a traditional Albanian outfit and said it was "not here to replace people".

From Barron's

As responses came in from the companies that were purportedly Brahmbhatt’s business partners, an HPS analyst noticed the fake email domains.

From The Wall Street Journal

The DOJ filed the suit the day after purportedly soliciting Moncla’s materials, the activists said.

From Salon

The intent is purportedly “to strengthen our footing and sharpen our focus on delivering the distinctive journalism that sets The Post apart and, most importantly, engages our customers.”

From Salon