as in accusation
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Noun
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Nacua’s attorney denies the accusations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026 -
In the aftermath of the New York Times investigation that reported Huerta’s allegations, and accusations made by other women, leaders across California began removing Chavez’s name from local observances and making plans to rename buildings.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 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
Noun
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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
Noun
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According to jail records, Brandenburg is being held without bail, with his arraignment scheduled for Monday afternoon.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Pelrine was already subject to an internal Plymouth Police investigation, with the department saying after her arraignment that her duty status was under review.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Other budgetary implications the administration is looking at is how senior attendance will play a part in state funding near the end of the year, as more seniors skip classes.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The issue is not whether biennials have environmental implications.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dozens flocked to City Hall, wielding signs and voicing pleas for Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty, Sacramento City Manager Maraskeshia Smith and other council members to halt construction.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Tiger Woods has entered a plea of not guilty and has waived his arraignment, demanding a trial with a jury.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 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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