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Discover LudwigThe phrase "and allegedly" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that something is claimed to be true but has not been proven or confirmed.
Example: "The suspect was seen at the scene of the crime and allegedly fled the area shortly after."
Alternatives: "reportedly" or "supposedly".
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They were arrested, beaten and allegedly tortured.
They were arrested and allegedly beaten before being freed.
Tanks have been deployed and allegedly Ugandan air force fighters.
He was arrested and allegedly confessed to murder.
Rather, their intentional, and allegedly tortious, actions were expressly aimed at California.
At issue are rising tuition costs and allegedly falling academic standards.
Production reportedly did nothing and allegedly fired another wrangler for expressing his concerns about animal safety.
Mr Rove denies leaking Ms Plame's name, and allegedly gave Mr Bush assurances to that effect.
So, did the mainstream– and allegedly liberal — media try to knock down the new numbers?
And, allegedly, the legislation was such that the industry was supposed to pay for the inspectors.
In its struggle against Islamist terrorism, Mubārak's regime resorted to preventive detention and, allegedly, torture.
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