purportedly

Example Sentences

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The occasion purportedly gets its name from the mid-twentieth century, when tourists flocked to Philadelphia in advance of the annual Army-Navy college football game.

From Barron's

To hide his voice, Mr. Garcia is accused of using voice-over Internet protocol technology on the phone and on the Discord platform where he purportedly broadcast the calls as entertainment.

From Washington Times

In every corner of our country, purportedly Christian leaders lean into the narrative that bearing arms is a God-given right – one that should not be restricted in any way.

From Salon

Netanyahu’s defiant response to Biden overnight Wednesday shook Israel’s political and security establishment and exposed the prime minister to criticism for purportedly jeopardizing the country’s most vital diplomatic relationship.

From Washington Post

In the meantime, local media has been highlighting surveillance footage from various cities which purportedly show Mr Singh.

From BBC