purported
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The purported hollowing out of the American dream has recently been the subject of many a hand-wringing headline or newspaper column.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
But doctors are skeptical, saying stronger evidence is needed, ideally from randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trials, to make the case that the purported benefits are real.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
And it held that the “equitable factors”—that is, the burden on election administrators and the voting public—outweighed the government’s purported interest in stopping voter fraud.
From Slate ● Sep. 15, 2026
Spencer Schoenbaum was there celebrating his 29th birthday with friends — all of them wearing Bruin polo shirts and khaki shorts, as a nod to Aztec coach Sean Lewis’ statement about UCLA’s purported preppy fashion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
"If it's any comfort to you, Mrs. Wexler," Judge Ford remarked with biting dignity, "I am just as appalled by our purported relationship."
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
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