hang in suspense

Example Sentences

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We did even more inculcate what speed and celerity the thing required, and what danger it was to the realm to have this matter hang in suspense.

From The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3) by Froude, James Anthony

If he will take this for a proof let him, if not, let him hang in suspense with himself.

From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 by Bunyan, John

For the time all nature seemed to hang in suspense, waiting, watching.

From The Shadow of the East by Hull, E. M. (Edith Maude)

Too good reason there was for the confession of the Pope himself to Gardner, 'What danger it was to the realm to have this thing hang in suspense .

From Froude's History of England by Kingsley, Charles

This affair of the choice was always a delightful difficulty, and here his fancy loved to hang in suspense, vibrating between rival joys.

From The Ruling Passion; tales of nature and human nature by Van Dyke, Henry