as in accusation
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Altman’s allies, on the other hand, have long dismissed the accusations.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Busfield turned himself in to law enforcement days after the warrant was issued and denied the accusations.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The abuse allegations were reported to local law enforcement, said Lauren Fisher Flores, the lawyer representing the girl.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Investigators at first made no mention of Steven White's murder allegation, instead treating the interview as part of the burglary investigation, asking Marsha what was missing.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Democratic officials who led impeachment efforts against Noem characterized her removal as necessary due to her incompetence and mismanagement, focusing on her failure to execute her duties effectively rather than framing her dismissal within broader patterns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Even if Democrats were inclined to pursue impeachment, the procedural hurdles remain steep.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Reporting on this new policy prompted public condemnation as well as a letter of inquiry from senior House Republicans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The bill drew swift condemnation from rights groups and Muslim-majority countries including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Schecter's arraignment and bail review hearing, which was scheduled for Monday, was continued to May 4.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Since the incident, the five-time Masters winner waived his right to an arraignment and entered a not guilty plea last week.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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That language could have important implications for associations with weighted voting, multiple membership classes, special developer rights, or mixed-use structures involving residential and commercial interests.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Adapted from Antonio Scurati’s novel, the series delves into the darker aspects of Mussolini’s character, illustrating how his toxic masculinity and exploitation of fear led to his ascent, while inviting viewers to reflect on the broader implications of his story in today’s political landscape.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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His lawyers did not enter pleas to the charges or apply for his release on bail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The no contest plea came the same day a jury trial was set to begin, according to prosecutors.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ghio’s testimony in support of a controversial homeschool oversight bill at a public hearing two weeks ago turned a routine confirmation debate into a brief, if heated, defense of homeschoolers and denunciation of Ghio.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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This fit neatly into a wider culture of denunciation that took hold after 2022.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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