allege
verb (used with object)
to assert without proof.
alleging
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present participleof allege.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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According to the Scottish Sun,, external the Marshall family are now suing Gray for a six-figure sum, alleging negligence.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Alliance for Human Rights, a group of business and property owners that sued the city and county, alleging they were failing to address homelessness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Federal prosecutors indicted me on public corruption charges, alleging a quid pro quo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Reuters earlier Wednesday reported that 15 U.S. states are suing Corteva alleging that Vylor was designed to shield Corteva’s prime assets from billions of dollars in possible liabilities tied to PFAS, or man-made “forever chemicals.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
In a statement to police, Garrett Tison’s attorney claimed she received a phone call from Mr. Tison alleging that guards refused to put him in isolation despite his complaints about receiving threats.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
