accusation of fraud

collocation in English

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accusation
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌæk.jəˈzeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌæk.jəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind, or the fact of ...
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fraud
noun
uk
/frɔːd/us
/frɑːd/
the crime of getting money by ...
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(Definition ofaccusationandfraudfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Let us consider the case of a newspaper which makes an entirely falseaccusationoffraudagainst an individual of small means.
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The ruse succeeds, and theaccusationoffraudis abandoned.
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In the following days, the crisis amplified with a mutualaccusationoffraud.
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Accusations of fraud have been made, and demonstrations have taken place with clashes between supporters of different political parties.
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These recounts triggered accusations of fraud, manipulation and brought to light voting irregularities.
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However, it was forced to close in 1910 following accusations of fraud.
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Opposition leaders made accusations of fraud shortly after the election.
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Long before the activist videos delivered what may become the final blow, the organization was dogged for years by financial problems and accusations of fraud.
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Financial difficulties included unpaid bills and resultant court actions as well as accusations of fraud against company officers that were leveled in the press.
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However, accusations of fraud were widespread and the announcement of the results lead to widespread protests.
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Financial difficulties included unpaid bills and resultant court actions, and accusations of fraud against company officers that were leveled in the press.
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Farenthold introduced the bill as a response to accusations of fraud and concerns about security clearance background investigations.
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During the 1980s, the organisation continued to expand and his meditation technique continued to attract celebrities despite its outlandish claims and accusations of fraud from disaffected former disciples.
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Balaguer's victory prompted protests and accusations of fraud.
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