allege
verb (used with object)
to assert without proof.
are alleging
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present progressiveof allege.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The plaintiffs are alleging that Starbucks has violated false advertising laws in New York, California, and Washington, where the company is headquartered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
To be sure, fewer critics today are alleging that Apple has missed the “AI boat,” since AI stocks’ valuations have fallen significantly over the last couple of months.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026
The plaintiffs are alleging Civil Rights Act violations, unfair business practices, financial elder abuse as well as dependent adult abuse, labor code violations, wrongful termination, negligence and breach of contract.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2025
They are alleging claims of negligent misrepresentation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract and false advertising.
From Salon ● May 31, 2024
"Then you are alleging that I wrote all the critiques?"
From Wild Justice by Ruth M. Sprague
