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allegation

[al-i-gey-shuhn] / ˌæl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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The publication responded that this was “the same style he’s used for 11 years writing for the Guardian, long before LLMs existed. The allegation is preposterous.”

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

A statement from his lawyer Tuesday posted on social media said Swalwell “categorically and unequivocally denies each and every allegation of sexual misconduct and assault that has been leveled against him.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

"I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make."

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

"But if the allegation is that insurgents used the market, that makes their claim very baseless."

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 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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