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allege

[uh-lej] / əˈlɛdʒ /


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At one point, prosecutors allege Owens sent Gillespie an ultrasound image and said she was pregnant with twins.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 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

Federal prosecutors allege that the 35-year-old Alfozan had spent weeks scoping out an executive conference room inside an OpenAI office building where top-secret meetings about industry-leading AI models and products took place.

From The Wall Street Journal ● 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

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

The prosecution alleges Chowdhury managed to keep his overlapping jobs secret because he worked entirely remotely.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The prosecution also alleges Chowdhury used sick notes from his doctor as part of the cover-up.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

But if the defendant alleges new evidence that could lead to a different outcome in the case—or that undermines the reliability of the trial—there is typically a hearing.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

The alleged incident happened in the final minute of the Group C match in Baku.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Mr. Vorcaro is alleged to have committed fraud leading to the bank’s collapse last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

In 2024 Max Read, director of civic innovation for the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, identified seven such alleged outlets.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2026

No charges have been announced, and investigators have not publicly established that Markle Sr. possessed the alleged material.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

Some alleged calendrical devices may just possibly be due to chance—an accidental alignment of window and niche on June 21, say.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Soglayev responded with his own suits in Dubai and Brazil, alleging Coral ruined his business by approaching his clients and selling to them at discounted prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Walter also is a defendant in multiple civil lawsuits filed by investors alleging fraud and breach of contract.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Karnakis & Karnakis, alleging the law firm was supporting Iranian shipping.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Lula's campaign had previously filed a complaint alleging that accounts and content related to Bolsonaro were boosted.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

In a statement to police, Garrett Tison’s attorney claimed she received a phone call from Mr. Tison alleging that guards refused to put him in isolation despite his complaints about receiving threats.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone


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