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suspect

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




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US media described the male suspect as emotionally disturbed with no terror links.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

However, researchers suspect other biological mechanisms could also be involved.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

"The suspect resides at the location with his mother, who is the victim's girlfriend," a statement added.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The suspect was apprehended after he made a bizarre 911 call.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

People always believed the Fox sisters as “they would never suspect so young a child.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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