allege
verb (used with object)
to assert without proof.
have been alleging
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present perfect progressiveof allege.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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For months, campaigners and politicians in Washington have been alleging that Islamist militants are systematically targeting Christians.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
For months, campaigners and politicians in Washington have been alleging that Islamist militants were systematically targeting Christians in Nigeria.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025
