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allege

[uh-lej] / əˈlɛdʒ /


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They allege that she was operating an “illegal commercial enterprise” disguised as a non-profit animal rescue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

The FBI’s exploration of an economic espionage case doesn’t necessarily mean the government would allege that Alfozan acted at the behest of the Saudi government.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Both Women's Aid and Refuge allege the 21-year-old behaviour towards Collins is concerning and say ITV should do more to protect contestants.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

While the complaint against Alfozan does not allege spying activities, US Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton implied in a statement last week that the case had national security implications.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

Lyons did not allege race discrimination, but if he had, that claim would almost certainly have been a loser too.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

The veteran anchor alleges that actions by Weber and her attorneys caused her to suffer economic damages including legal fees, “significant emotional distress, anxiety” and reputational damage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

A complaint recently filed in California alleges that Grammy winner Olivia Dean’s song ‘I’ve Seen It’ lifts from Bill Withers’ lasting hit ‘Just The Two of Us.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Nebahat Isbilen, a Turkish national, alleges that Selman Turk, her former adviser, misled her over a £750,000 payment made to Mountbatten-Windsor in 2019.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

The prosecution also alleges Chowdhury used sick notes from his doctor as part of the cover-up.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

But if the defendant alleges new evidence that could lead to a different outcome in the case—or that undermines the reliability of the trial—there is typically a hearing.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on the Rwandan defence ministry and a Rwandan financial institution over their alleged support for M23.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

Jury selection is expected to begin on Wednesday in Los Angeles for another landmark trial about the alleged harms of social media on young users, with Meta and, for the first time, Snap as defendants.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

The court also opened another investigation into him this month over alleged money laundering related to his ties to a lawyer involved in Brazil’s online betting industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Daniel said he had spent years reporting the alleged anti-social behaviour and collecting evidence, including security camera and mobile phone footage, which he passed on to the police, North Devon Homes and now the BBC.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

The evidence gathered at Mudd’s farm, plus alleged sightings of the fugitives southwest of his farm, suggested that the assassins were making for Virginia.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

An Oscar-winning executive producer claims she received a £400,000 payout from the BBC after alleging she faced antisemitic remarks from colleagues at the corporation.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Dolly Parton’s estate is alleging that Bryan Seaver, the singer’s nephew and former head of security, is avoiding being served in a lawsuit, which alleges he threatened and extorted her estate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

In August 2024, dozens of investors filed several arbitration cases against affiliates of Charles Schwab, alleging that an adviser who used the firm as a custodian had mismanaged their money.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Karnakis & Karnakis, alleging the law firm was supporting Iranian shipping.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

In a statement to police, Garrett Tison’s attorney claimed she received a phone call from Mr. Tison alleging that guards refused to put him in isolation despite his complaints about receiving threats.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone


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