Example Sentences

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Marino’s character will accuse Franken’s character of turning the hearing into “a murder mystery.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

Nobody will accuse George W. Bush or Mitt Romney of being debate-club presidents, and John McCain’s performances were often viewed as less than stellar.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023

And on crime, he will accuse the government of not being "in control" and will pledge to introduce police hubs "in every neighbourhood".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2022

After you have read these stories of great misfortunes and greater stupidity, perhaps you will accuse me of wild exaggeration and flights of fancy.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2021

“Claudia,” Blanca said, “you know your sisters will hate you. They will accuse you of corruption. Roberto’s mother will hate you.”

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez