allege
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In its lawsuit filed in a federal court in Tennessee, the FTC joined states including Alabama, Arizona and New Jersey to allege “pervasive and systemic pricing inaccuracies, rather than isolated or accidental errors.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
Both Women's Aid and Refuge allege the 21-year-old behaviour towards Collins is concerning and say ITV should do more to protect contestants.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
While the complaint against Alfozan does not allege spying activities, US Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton implied in a statement last week that the case had national security implications.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
SafeSport, a non-profit established to prevent the abuse of athletes and and address misconduct allegations, was dismissed as a defendant in two lawsuits filed by gymnasts that allege the organization did not properly investigate Gardner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
Lyons did not allege race discrimination, but if he had, that claim would almost certainly have been a loser too.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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Some people in public-service jobs are also seeing months of payments that had previously been counted toward the 120 needed for forgiveness disappear from their student-loan accounts, the suit alleges.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Soglayev alleges he bought Russian diesel from a small firm in Dubai called Serene Resources in late 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Earlier this month, a customer filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s MCD -1.65%decrease; down pointing triangle that alleges “algorithmic price-fixing” of menu items.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Dolly Parton’s estate is alleging that Bryan Seaver, the singer’s nephew and former head of security, is avoiding being served in a lawsuit, which alleges he threatened and extorted her estate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
An unsubstantiated report alleges that a Ridgeback carried off a whale calf off the coast of Norway in 1802.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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Russian police have arrested a minor in connection with an alleged plot to attack Moscow, Russian news agencies reported Sunday, after Russia received a tip-off from the United States.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
As so often happens in Scotland, the alleged trail immediately vanished into a vast stretch of bog with no obvious way forward.
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026
Behind the success, his personal life was in turmoil, his family alleged in an Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Two weeks ago, Worth Girvan’s campaign published an ad featuring Christina Rackohn, a former employee whose family company merged with Gaspar’s insurance company, who alleged he created a hostile work environment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
“Moments ago, we spoke with Elder Aloysius Evergreen regarding the alleged thief and kidnapper.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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They make the point that Presley’s music isn’t unique in this regard, alleging that Anthropic has done pretty much the same thing with all manner of recorded music, in blatant defiance of copyright law.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
A department official said prosecutors are exploring whether to bring charges alleging a conspiracy to violate voters’ rights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Washington says minerals from rebel-held territory enter Rwanda's supply chains, alleging that Rwanda exports more minerals than it produces.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The charges against Strange arose after studio employees alerted the FBI of the theft in January 2025, alleging the unfinished releases were shared to a number of online platforms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
A Ministry official emerged some time after the appearance of the Dark Mark alleging that nobody had been hurt, but refusing to give any more information.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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