as in accusation
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Prince Harry reached a settlement with Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloids over accusations of unlawful information gathering.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025 -
Meanwhile, the tampering accusation, which got the bulk of the headlines, feels like a distraction from the real issue.—
Stewart Mandel,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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After vigorously denying the allegation, Moïse later fired the head of the government’s anti-corruption unit investigating the allegations, and had the case dismissed.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Yoon, a conservative, has presidential immunity from most criminal prosecutions, but the privilege does not extend to allegations of rebellion or treason.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a top aide to President Trump, drew and quickly dismissed a raft of condemnation from Democratic lawmakers, left-wing politicians abroad and others across the internet after twice making what to some looked like a Nazi salute from an inauguration stage.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Faced with racist quotas and restrictive laws, Perkins dared public condemnation—even enduring a congressional crusade for her impeachment—in a desperate effort to save refugees and relocate them to the United States.—
Sara Georgini,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Jan. 2025
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The implications go beyond just a simple lack of trust.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
27 Jan. 2025
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Ditching or sticking with VMware both have long-lasting implications; migrations are onerous and pricey, but life under Broadcom will be expensive, with potential future bumps and twists.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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But also there, making an impassioned plea, were Ben Kingan's parents.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Under their plea agreements, Torres and Sosa-Guevara face up to 65 years in prison, while Lopez-Morales could serve up to 60 years.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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So far, the baptism ceremonies taking place in Kosovo have stirred no violent opposition, though there have been some angry denunciations online.—
Fatjona Mejdini,
New York Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Muslim-majority states of Southeast Asia, in particular, see double standards at work in Washington’s denunciation of Russia, pointing to U.S.-initiated or -supported wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Gaza, and Lebanon, among other conflicts.—
Bilahari Kausikan,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Counteraccusation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counteraccusation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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