suspected

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However, the researchers suspected that another process might also be contributing to expanding waistlines: the creation of entirely new fat cells.

From Science Daily • Jun. 27, 2026

The Emmy-winning journalist said she suspected early on that Jeff Fager, the “60 Minutes” executive producer at the time, didn’t take a liking to her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

He recruited a suspected Japanese war criminal to help finance it.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

The pair were suspected of displaying "The Troublemaker", a biography of Lai, in the shop, broadcaster TVB reported.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

And they suspected that if the opportunity to double-cross the mission presented itself, Haupt would seize the chance.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple