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suspense

[suh-spens] / səˈspɛns /


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In others, it is about the drama and suspense of a well-told tale, or riveting sound effects.

From The Wall Street Journal

Griff and Doug are focused on making a suspense picture that contains hidden social value or, as they keep saying, “Themes!”

From The Wall Street Journal

The suspense is less about whether more victims will be heard and more about what being named will do to influential men.

From Salon

He co-stars in the suspense movie “The Housemaid,” due Dec. 19.

From The Wall Street Journal

Today, “The Princess Bride” is widely recognized as a classic, an unforgettable story of romance, suspense, drama, satire and action that appeals to children, adults and everyone who watches it—and re-watches it.

From The Wall Street Journal