alleged

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on March 4 that the U.S. had killed the head of an Iranian unit behind an alleged plot to assassinate President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Ronald Botelho III, who worked for Blackstar, has been in custody since December on separate charges, the Associated Press reported, and on Thursday was charged for his alleged role in the explosion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Among its claims, the county alleged the oil companies engaged in a conspiracy to mislead the public and violated consumer protection rules by mischaracterizing the dangers of their products.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

In a statement the church said it took safeguarding very seriously and that "the alleged inappropriate behaviour of a staff member in 2024 was thoroughly investigated".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The question irritated Dick, for it was part of a greater quandary, and he could not, despite the alleged perfection of his over-all design, be certain of the answer.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote