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accuse

[uh-kyooz] / əˈkjuz /


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The 48-year-old lawyer has defended underworld figures, among them Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman whom U.S. officials accuse of laundering money for then-Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Officials accuse Cloth of knowingly taking the investors money for personal uses, including the development of a real estate project in Canada.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

"It feels like you're not allowed to help your mates out and pass your ticket on to them, because the club will accuse you of touting," Andy says.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Punjab's three main opposition parties - the Congress, the Shiromani Akali Dal and the BJP - accuse the AAP government of rushing the law through the assembly without properly consulting Sikh religious institutions.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

“Don’t you ever call me that, boy. Don’t you ever accuse me of betraying my position in this community or this family! You don’t know the things I’ve done for both of them.”

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi

The suit accuses the company of violating California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act by not making accommodations for her.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Taipei also accuses Beijing of using a range of "greyzone" methods -- tactics that fall short of an act of war -- including cyberattacks to harass the island.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

The lawsuit accuses Blanche and the DOJ of perpetuating “that disgrace” of failing to investigate or hold Epstein accountable before his death.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

The petition, submitted to The Hague-based court last week, argues the violence could amount to crimes against humanity and accuses the South African government of failing to prevent and punish those responsible.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

And after Jimmy loses six straight hands he comes right out and accuses Mong of cheating.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

In his filings, he accused successor trustee Paul Kanin of failing to pay out cash Reiner claims he was owed as far back as fall 2023.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

It said a referral does not necessarily mean a garda or gardaí have been accused of wrongdoing.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

GMB accused contractor Idverde of failing to recognise and value the workers' skills and experience, and of treating the London Living Wage as a maximum rather than a minimum.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Earlier this month, Pirro drew the ire of President Trump when she dropped charges against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who had been accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

A guest in the big house accused Amma of stealing her diamond necklace, and the police locked Amma away.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

Families of deployed sailors have pushed back, accusing Trump and Hegseth of dismissing what their loved ones have experienced aboard the ship.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

France has summoned the American ambassador to Paris after the diplomat, Charles Kushner, wrote a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron accusing the country of not doing enough to combat antisemitism.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Merch Traffic, owned by Live Nation, filed a lawsuit against counterfeiters in April, accusing them of undercutting Bruce Springsteen’s products with knockoff T-shirts and caps.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Viewers were shocked by the price tag for a 5-year-old, accusing the post of promoting excessive consumerism.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

“Nobody’s accusing you of anything. But your behavior is a little irrational tonight, don’t you think?”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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