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View definitions for purportedly

purportedly

adverb as in allegedly

adverb as in supposedly

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Unverified footage, purportedly of the shooting, appeared to show a gunman dressed as a courier approaching Parubiy on the street and holding up a weapon as he walked behind him.

From BBC

Tesla has rolled out multiple systems using versions of its self-driving tech, including Autopilot and a purportedly more advanced Full Self-Driving mode.

Images purportedly showing the charred remains of the helicopter have been circulating on social media.

From BBC

Images purportedly showing the charred remains of the helicopter are circulating on social media.

From BBC

Video footage purportedly showed activists on board with their hands up as several armed soldiers took control of the vessel.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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