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suspect

[suh-spekt, suhs-pekt, suhs-pekt, suh-spekt] / səˈspɛkt, ˈsʌs pɛkt, ˈsʌs pɛkt, səˈspɛkt /




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Because of this, many scientists suspect there could be far older rainforest sites still waiting to be found across Africa.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

El Hishri is the first suspect to appear at the ICC as part of the court's UN-mandated investigation into Libya which began in 2011.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

A statement from Norfolk Police said: "A second suspect currently remains outstanding and significant efforts are under way to identify and locate him."

From BBC • May 18, 2026

I suspect you’ve encountered your fair share of exchanges like that in your career.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“Well,” I say, “we suspect Enigma is unbreakable.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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