as in to insist
to state as a fact usually forcefully
alleged that the restaurant chain was engaging in discriminatory hiring practices
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Most notably, Renee Poche, a former contestant, filed a lawsuit against Netflix and the show’s producers, alleging that her ex on the show was broke and abusive, but that producers did nothing about it (the show and its reps have denied the claims).
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
Fuji Media Holdings, parent of Fuji TV, has launched an independent probe into the 2023 dinner at which the celebrity TV host and former pop star Nakai Masahiro is alleged to have assaulted a woman and subsequently paid out a settlement.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Earlier this month, Alec Baldwin filed a civil rights suit against the district attorney and other officials in Santa Fe, N.M., alleging that he was wrongfully prosecuted for manslaughter in the accidental shooting of Hutchins.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Though Swift skipped all of Travis Kelce's away games this season due to scheduling conflicts and alleged security concerns, some speculated that there was more to her absense in Buffalo, New York.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Jan. 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2025
Fuji Media Holdings, parent of Fuji TV, has launched an independent probe into the 2023 dinner at which the celebrity TV host and former pop star Nakai Masahiro is alleged to have assaulted a woman and subsequently paid out a settlement.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
Earlier this month, Alec Baldwin filed a civil rights suit against the district attorney and other officials in Santa Fe, N.M., alleging that he was wrongfully prosecuted for manslaughter in the accidental shooting of Hutchins.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Though Swift skipped all of Travis Kelce's away games this season due to scheduling conflicts and alleged security concerns, some speculated that there was more to her absense in Buffalo, New York.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Jan. 2025
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Social media users noted the similarities between the two men, with people insisting that Franco portray the 26-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate in whatever future show or movie was produced about his alleged crime.—
Caroline Thayer,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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But their plans to quietly elope are upended when Min’s grandmother (Yun) flies in from Korea and insists on an all-out wedding extravaganza.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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The group claims sole possession of the third-most No. 1s in the chart’s history, after sitting in a three-way tie for the mark.—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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Since igniting last Tuesday, the fire has claimed at least 10lives, consumed over 40,000 acres and left homes, businesses and landmarks reduced to ash.—
Tracey Khan,
Essence,
17 Jan. 2025
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Now after not knowing if her career was over, Prince could contend for an All-American spot, just like Van Lith, who is averaging 18.3 points and a career-high 6.2 assists.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Jan. 2025
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Free-speech advocates contend that the ban would violate First Amendment rights.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Political reform, reducing Iranian influence and consolidating state authority over arms are seen by the U.S. (and many Iraqis) as essential for Iraq to assert its independence.—
James Durso,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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Vivier says modern rhinos can live and reproduce just fine without horns, which are used primarily by bulls to assert their dominance.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Allege.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allege. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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