suspect

Example Sentences

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He has raced to social media to announce the capture of suspects in two high-profile shootings—that of Charlie Kirk and that at Brown University—before any suspect was actually apprehended.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Avon and Somerset Police said the suspect fled the scene on a black and grey electric bike in the direction of Soundwell.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Police quickly identified a suspect in the attack as Kenneth Gibson, 39.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I suspect this would cause many families to reconsider the easy money being promised to them by lawyers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“Until the end of dinner, at least. Mr. Katz refuses to concede to the workers’ demands, so I suspect the strike will continue through tomorrow.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros