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allegation

[al-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌæl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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The KWS has not commented on the allegation about the car park but said that the public had been consulted about the plan to constrict a new orphanage.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A year after the allegation was reported, Rev McCartney said he was approached by Bishop of Down and Dromore David McClay.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Justice family attorney calls the allegation “categorically false.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Thursday’s ban by the Insolvency Service revolves around one specific allegation: that Greensill made three firms in his group enter into a series of transactions with U.S. construction company Katerra in late 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The allegation, which was untrue, irritated the detectives into expounding very convincing denials.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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