accused

Example Sentences

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And we know that death sentences are often reversed on appeal because of problems in the trials of someone accused of a capital crime.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Some jokingly accused him of betraying his hometown team.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

There is a serious debate to be had about whether fears of causing offence or being accused of prejudice alters behaviour, particularly in the public services on which we all rely.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

He also accused them of planning to replace local staff with workers from a Rowlings-owned resort in Virginia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Not when the person I trusted wholeheartedly for twelve years is being accused of something horrible.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller