alleged
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Mr Sterling's representative said: "He denies that the alleged incident in 2008 ever took place. He was never subject to any criminal investigation, but the allegation was examined by professional standards".
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
The article alleged no legal violation, but the timing invited a question: Did the speaker’s husband know something the rest of us didn’t?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026
Its former director Alice Huang was this week identified in US media as an alleged Chinese intelligence asset who had a relationship with Jensen Huang.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026
In the complaint, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Isayan alleged that Knott’s Berry Farm’s operator was engaging in “drip pricing,” or not disclosing fees consumers must pay until late in the purchase process.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
I'd been waiting patiently for something to happen, and it wasn't fair for them to herd me away just to make room for some alleged fire truck or ambulance.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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