purported
Example Sentences
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The purported weapons used in some of the cases have only fueled skepticism: A District of Columbia man was charged for throwing a Subway sandwich.
From Los Angeles Times
Erling Haaland undid his ponytail and released his flowing blond locks moments before finishing off Arsenal in a purported Premier League title decider that turned into a procession for Manchester City.
From Seattle Times
More than 20 purported to be various agencies of the federal government.
From New York Times
South Korean officials said that some of the North’s claims, like the purported capabilities of its underwater drones and supersonic missiles, were exaggerated.
From New York Times
But the officials offered no evidence to support that conclusion or other details about his purported death.
From New York Times
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