suspicion
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The regional settlers council told us that an off-duty soldier was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the shooting.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
I had a suspicion that these habits would only be maintained so long as I was on the app.
From Slate ● Sep. 6, 2026
Police said they had detained hundreds of people in connection with last week's march on parliament, including 65 on suspicion of being "provocateurs".
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Another negative was lingering suspicion over the 2015 diesel scandal, when Volkswagen admitted to cheating on U.S. emissions tests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
“I wish to say something respecting this escape. It may prevent some persons laying under suspicion alonger me.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
Two months have since passed, and he’s still offered no explanation for his appearance, which incidentally only affirms suspicions.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
“But when it came to the payment details my natural suspicions began to quickly reboot,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Ask me again in August 2036 — although I already have my suspicions.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
This fuelled suspicions that the results had been manipulated.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Violet had very few materials with which to invent something, and she didn’t want to wander around the house looking for more for fear of arousing the suspicions of Count Olaf and his troupe.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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