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to state as a fact usually forcefully
alleged that the restaurant chain was engaging in discriminatory hiring practices
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Recent Examples of alleging
In February, for instance, the Department of Justice joined a lawsuit brought by the 1776 Project Foundation, alleging that the Los Angeles Unified School District had violated the law by conditioning funding on the basis of student race.
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
The family of a man fatally shot during a homecoming event at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging the university's failure to maintain adequate security and promptly respond to warnings of potential violence contributed to his death.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
If a dispute arises − such as contesting a will or trust or alleging breach of fiduciary duty − costs can spiral into the tens of thousands of dollars, lawyers said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
The 2009 contest prompted mass anti-government protests, with demonstrators citing reported electoral irregularities and alleging vote rigging.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
International backlash has intensified, with the United Nations General Assembly condemning Israel’s campaign and aid blockade, and groups like Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Oxfam and Save the Children alleging serious legal violations.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Environmental groups sued the Army Corps in 2016, alleging that the project would violate the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
In each of those cases, the person who was arrested filed a habeas corpus petition, alleging that their detention was unlawful.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
In Oakland, he’s charged with murder under the provocative act theory, with prosecutors alleging he and his cousin, Roosevelt Jones, robbed a man who fought back and killed Jones lawfully.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 9 Mar. 2026
The family of a man fatally shot during a homecoming event at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging the university's failure to maintain adequate security and promptly respond to warnings of potential violence contributed to his death.
—Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
If a dispute arises − such as contesting a will or trust or alleging breach of fiduciary duty − costs can spiral into the tens of thousands of dollars, lawyers said.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
The 2009 contest prompted mass anti-government protests, with demonstrators citing reported electoral irregularities and alleging vote rigging.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
International backlash has intensified, with the United Nations General Assembly condemning Israel’s campaign and aid blockade, and groups like Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Oxfam and Save the Children alleging serious legal violations.
—Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Environmental groups sued the Army Corps in 2016, alleging that the project would violate the National Environmental Policy Act and the Endangered Species Act.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
In each of those cases, the person who was arrested filed a habeas corpus petition, alleging that their detention was unlawful.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
In Oakland, he’s charged with murder under the provocative act theory, with prosecutors alleging he and his cousin, Roosevelt Jones, robbed a man who fought back and killed Jones lawfully.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alleging
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The Times sued the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in December, claiming the credentialing policy violates the journalists’ constitutional rights to free speech and due process.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Times sued the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in December, claiming the credentialing policy violates the journalists’ constitutional rights to free speech and due process.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Now, Jordan is insisting that Dakota be invited on the group trip to Los Angeles, despite Dakota having no legitimate reason to be there.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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But advocates for a Connecticut child tax credit aren’t the only ones insisting affordability has become an issue here.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The meeting took place as Carvalho issued his first statement since the raid, asserting his innocence and expressing hopes to return to work as soon as possible.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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What looked like a Plum showcase during the first half gradually turned into a Mist surge as Stewart began asserting herself on both ends of the floor.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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But unlike many of their other losses to playoff-contending teams, the Lakers answered Denver’s run.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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On a Stanley Cup-contending team, he’s best served as a third-line driver.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Alleging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleging. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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