variants
or counter-charges
as in counteraccusations
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Noun
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The comedian was subsequently taken off the air, sparking outcry and accusations of government censorship.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026 -
Tuesday’s raids come amid longstanding allegations that some Minnesota businesses, including those run by people of Somali descent, have fraudulently used federal funding – accusations that have been the subject of a federal investigation and a fiery congressional hearing last month.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Documents show both deputies received Skelly conferences — pre-disciplinary hearings afforded to public employees who choose to rebut misconduct allegations.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The original cut of the movie did reportedly include a third act that discussed allegations from 1993, which Jackson denied.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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