allege
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In their second attempt at securing a conviction, prosecutors are putting less emphasis on Rinderknecht’s alleged resentment of the wealthy, instead highlighting laboratory tests they allege prove that a lighter could ignite the hillside vegetation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
They allege that she was operating an “illegal commercial enterprise” disguised as a non-profit animal rescue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
They also allege dumping, which trade law defines as selling a product abroad for less than at home or below production costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Police say they will allege the incident was targeted.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 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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“They instead receive lesser amounts dictated by the remaining Executor, who uses this power to deter them from checking his abuses,” Paris’ petition alleges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Elizabeth Schoepflin is one of those borrowers, the suit alleges.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Igor Soglayev alleges he teamed up in early 2024 with Moscow-backed traders known as the Coral network.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Authentic Brands alleges in its legal complaint that Anthropic "has built its entire business model based on copyright infringement at a scale never seen before", according to the court filing seen by the BBC.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
But if the defendant alleges new evidence that could lead to a different outcome in the case—or that undermines the reliability of the trial—there is typically a hearing.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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Hasen said he expects Essayli and other federal prosecutors will continue prosecuting the cases they have already brought against alleged illegal voters, but it’s unclear if they will continue pursuing new cases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
The list, which included owners’ names, invited public scrutiny and ridicule, the plaintiffs alleged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
"Furthermore, as NoName057 is not known to effectively conduct operations beyond DDoS attacks and has a history of making false attributions, we remain sceptical of their alleged claim of responsibility."
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
There were no ICE agents at polls, Department of Justice officials challenging voters, or federal agents forcing state and local election officials to set aside ballots from alleged noncitizens.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026
This was right in her strike zone: an aggrieved victim, a remorseless alleged perpetrator, and no one taking up the fight.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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St. Mary Catholic Parish in Littleton, Colo., and two of its parents sued, alleging a violation of the 1st Amendment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
In March 2024, Variety reported that Stephenson exchanged emails and calls with the Writers Guild of America’s senior director of credits Lesley Mackey, alleging he needed to discuss a “credits-related issue” on a high-profile film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
They make the point that Presley’s music isn’t unique in this regard, alleging that Anthropic has done pretty much the same thing with all manner of recorded music, in blatant defiance of copyright law.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
A department official said prosecutors are exploring whether to bring charges alleging a conspiracy to violate voters’ rights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
In a statement to police, Garrett Tison’s attorney claimed she received a phone call from Mr. Tison alleging that guards refused to put him in isolation despite his complaints about receiving threats.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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