purportedly

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That suggests Iran might instead have adapted one of its purportedly civilian space launchers for military purposes, said Fabian Hinz, an independent missile analyst.

From The Wall Street Journal

Surprising events and negative news can always tempt investors into suddenly adopting radically different strategies: fast trading, market timing, ultrahigh dividends and other techniques that purportedly reduce risk or raise return.

From The Wall Street Journal

The message, purportedly from the North Korea athletics association's general secretary, thanked "all the Elite Marathoners and Amateur Runners of the world who are interested in Pyongyang International Marathon".

From BBC

Unverified night-time footage has emerged purportedly showing the ship ablaze after the attack on Tuesday.

From BBC

Unverified footage has also emerged purportedly showing a peaceful sit-in protest at the capital's Beheshti University.

From BBC