allegations of wrongdoing

collocation in English

meaningsofallegationandwrongdoing

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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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wrongdoing
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈrɒŋˌduː.ɪŋ/us
/ˈrɑːŋˌduː.ɪŋ/
a bad or an ...
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(Definition ofallegationandwrongdoingfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofallegations of wrongdoing

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Obviously, it is inappropriate for us to comment on the specific allegations of wrongdoing until the investigation has been completed.
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For the record, it also covers allegations of wrongdoing, which by their very nature indicate that someone might have done something wrong.
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All allegations of wrongdoing by our troops are taken extremely seriously and are dealt with through the military disciplinary system.
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Any allegations of wrongdoing must be thoroughly investigated.
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District auditors are independent of the councils which they audit, and they have significant powers to investigate allegations of wrongdoing and take action.
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All three companies denied allegations of wrongdoing and reaffirmed the safety of their products.
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The visitors put the worst construction they could on whatever they were told, but they do not appear to have fabricated allegations of wrongdoing outright.
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In response to the various state lawsuits, the tobacco industry mounted a vigorous defense, denying the states' allegations of wrongdoing.
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We are aware that allegations of wrongdoing by individuals associated with the organization existed a number of years ago.
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This entanglement of personal and commercial interests led some commentators to believe that a disincentive was created for police officials to thoroughly investigate allegations of wrongdoing.
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