suspected

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Researchers have long suspected rising rainfall was behind these changes.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Cumbria Connect said it was not involved in the release of the animals and suspected their release was illegal - which it did not "support".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

All the suspected infections have been among people who were onboard the ship, however several nations have quarantined those who were in contact with passengers.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

As of Tuesday, there have been 11 suspected illnesses, nine of which have been confirmed with PCR tests.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

He hopped off the seat and skittered away to the bakery, leaving Penelope in possession of what she now suspected was a stolen velocipede.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood