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allegation

[al-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌæl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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Details about the underlying allegation remain murky, but the department sources familiar with the matter said the LAPD’s secretive Special Operations Division tailed officers who were under investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

They said there is no evidence the girlfriend was ever pregnant, and they declined to comment on the allegation that Dr. Abbas used his estranged wife’s identity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Albares rejected the allegation, saying: "The information I myself have requested indicates that no link can be established between Saif Abu Keshek and Hamas".

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Meta has not addressed that allegation but told BBC News in a statement it had "decided to end our work with Sama because they don't meet our standards".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“No,” he said robustly, as if dismissing a preposterous and possibly slanderous allegation.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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