purported

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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

An unverified video circulating on Russian social media including the channel of the military news outlet Zvezda showed pale smoke rising behind the main Kremlin Palace in the walled citadel after the purported incident.

From Reuters

Taiwan’s nationalist party is looking to the purported great-grandson of Chiang Kai-shek to refurbish its image.

From Los Angeles Times

For centuries, embalmed bodies were prized across the continent not for their historical value, but for their purported medical benefits.

From National Geographic

Ding had leveled the score in the regular portion of the match with a dramatic win in game 12, despite several critical moments - including a purported leak of his own preparation.

From Reuters