suspicion

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Priestley was initially arrested on suspicion of fraud before being released pending further inquiries.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Many in Japan retain a suspicion of military authority, and some worry that arming Japan risks making the country more of a target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Earlier this month, Dutch officials said they thought four youths arrested on suspicion of detonating an explosive device outside a Rotterdam synagogue might have been recruited by Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

In an update on Saturday afternoon, the force said two protesters had been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and causing a public nuisance after allegedly attempting to climb pillars near Trafalgar Square.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

And he goes on to report a test where the unguent was applied by a sceptical clergyman, so that there could be no suspicion of either cheating or demonic involvement.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton