allege
verb (used with object)
to assert without proof.
had alleged
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past perfectof allege.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The White House had alleged "discriminatory treatment" by Canada against US alcohol, automobile and dairy products in rolling out the 50-percent tariffs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
The White House had alleged "discriminatory treatment" by Canada against US alcohol, automobile and dairy products in introducing the duties.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Her family had alleged that the first post-mortem was flawed and accused the police of a cover-up, a charge the police denied.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Musk had alleged that he was manipulated into thinking he was donating tens of millions of dollars to help launch a nonprofit, only for OpenAI to be turned into a for-profit venture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
Driven from this refuge he had alleged the difficulty of separating mother and daughter, and agreed to refer the decision to his wife in full confidence that she would share his own fears.
From Life of Edward Earl of Clarendon — Volume 02 by Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon
