allege
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Prosecutors allege that Brown violated U.S. arms-control laws by providing unauthorized training to Chinese military pilots.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
They allege that despite giving dowry at the time of marriage, they were constantly taunted by the Singhs that the wedding was not according to their "standards" – an accusation Giribala Singh has rejected.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
They allege that builders are using cheaper materials, cutting corners and hiring unqualified and undersupervised subcontractors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
The consultants charged him the fee as part of the scheme to divert money to McCluskie, prosecutors allege.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
I did not like to walk at this hour alone with Mr. Rochester in the shadowy orchard; but I could not find a reason to allege for leaving him.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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