alleged
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“A large group of agitators invaded Newport Beach, spurred on by an alleged ‘TikTok Takeover,’” the Instagram post read, which was later attributed to Joe DeJulio, president of the police association.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026
Plaintiffs took this as an invitation to shake down U.S. companies for abetting alleged human-rights violations in foreign countries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
Sanchez has alleged irregularities in the count, but election authorities have already thrown out his request to annul the results.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
Since Donaldson's convictions a number of people have spoken out about his alleged behaviour in the past.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Damage to game birds was also alleged, without supporting evidence.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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Twelve Angry Men
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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