suspense
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The obvious parallel is with another massive underdog, Gray Davis, who also came from far behind to win the last time a gubernatorial primary held this level of uncertainty and suspense.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
In his telling, every meeting packs a punchline, conclusions are never foregone and suspense is rarely more than a page or two away.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
They are announced one by one, starting from the bottom of the scoreboard -- thereby stretching out the suspense until the very end.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Ms. Arnott’s sharply observed novel delivers a well-balanced blend of suspense, mordant wit and social commentary.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
We were trembling with anticipation, and a good deal of the suspense was caused by the fact that none of us knew just what was going to happen.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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