allegation of racism

collocation in English

meaningsofallegationandracism

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allegation
noun[C]
uk
/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong ...
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racism
noun[U]
uk
/ˈreɪ.sɪ.zəm/us
/ˈreɪ.sɪ.zəm/
policies, behaviours, rules, etc. that result in a continued unfair advantage to some people and unfair or harmful treatment of others based on ...
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(Definition ofallegationandracismfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofallegation of racism

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It happened because one of the staff made allegations of racism.
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Will he also record allegations of racism by individuals against policemen in stop-and-search operations?
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I utterly refute the allegations of racism that he made.
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Allegations of racism and discrimination were levelled from the very beginning.
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He has defended the group against allegations of racism.
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He had been on course for a promotion but was passed over due to false allegations of racism.
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During 1994, there were allegations of racism over the selection of players to the national squad.
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After allegations of racism against its football program in 2013, the school cancelled the rest of the season.
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Trenitalia withdrew the web commercial, and quickly substituted it following the allegations of racism.
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Allegations of racism surrounded his rejection.
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The series has faced a number of controversies, including allegations of racism in its advertising and instigating a rise in the rate of racially motivated bullying.
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