allegation
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A statement from his lawyer Tuesday posted on social media said Swalwell “categorically and unequivocally denies each and every allegation of sexual misconduct and assault that has been leveled against him.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
In January 2023, she was arrested by the police after he made another allegation against her.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
“I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me. However, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make.”
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
Dogs seized because of a criminal allegation - where owners have breached exemptions or the animal has been involved in an attack - must remain in the kennels until criminal proceedings are concluded.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
The allegation, which was untrue, irritated the detectives into expounding very convincing denials.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
Vocabulary lists containing allegation
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Nelson Mandela "I am Prepared to Die" (1964)
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