as in reportedly
according to what has been said
The defendant allegedly robbed several homes on Main Street.
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reportedly
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Today, Mamdani’s mother is reportedly based in Africa, where his father is a subject specialist academic.—
Alexandra Bregman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025 -
An investigation into the incident is reportedly ongoing.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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“Allegedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegedly. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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