as in reportedly
according to what has been said
The defendant allegedly robbed several homes on Main Street.
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Before kicking off her new world tour, Lady Gaga sets a new record: with 2.5 million people in attendance, her show on Brazil' Copacabana Beach is reportedly the biggest independent concert by a female artist ever.—
Mario Manca,
Glamour,
4 May 2025 -
The group is reportedly working on a new project, but no additional information was provided.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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“Allegedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allegedly. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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