suspicion
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The one word contains a mix of dread, suspicion, affection, defensiveness, and warning.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
“These false statements were republished and circulated widely across social media platforms,” the lawsuit says, “exposing Plaintiff to public scorn, suspicion, and ridicule.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
A 25-year-old man who had been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released with no further action.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
The foes still appeared to be far apart on key issues, including the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, and were quick to express their mutual suspicion.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
Though Penkovsky barely knew his father, and was a committed Communist, suspicion trailed him his whole life.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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