alleged link

Frequency: 6.55.5 per million words

A connection that is claimed to exist but has not been proven.

linkADJECTIVE + noun (connection)

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alleged

Examples (10)

  • Police are investigating an alleged link between the two crimes.
  • The newspaper published an article about his alleged link to organized crime.
  • There's an alleged link between the new policy and job losses, but it's unproven.
  • Her alleged links to a violent separatist group caused public concern.
  • The politician denied any alleged link to the corruption scandal.
  • They are looking into an alleged link between the company and illegal activities.
  • Reports surfaced about an alleged link connecting the two rival gangs.
  • The investigation seeks to confirm or deny the alleged link with the former director.
  • Despite the rumors, no concrete evidence supports the alleged link.
  • The documentary explored the alleged links between diet and certain diseases.