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be in suspense



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The episodes were recorded last spring, so only the viewers will be in suspense on who the ultimate victor is.

From Washington Post Mar. 3, 2023

A representative for the singer confirmed the news less than an hour after the performance, leaving plenty of time for viewers at home to be in suspense.

From Seattle Times Feb. 13, 2023

Here, first-time viewers could plausibly be in suspense.

From Salon Jan. 8, 2022

Always, we would be in suspense as we awaited the first bite.

From New York Times May 28, 2021

“It was a long time to be in suspense, wasn’t it, father?”

From The Eye of Dread by Payne Erskine




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