suspicion
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The press and the public usually reacted with suspicion and mockery upon seeing Monroe reading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
If a recipe offered a shortcut, I generally regarded it with suspicion.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
The three other ships France has detained since September on suspicion of belonging to the shadow fleet were allowed to sail after their owners paid fines.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
He was arrested on 19 February and released under investigation on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
“Do you mean to tell me, friend John, that you have no suspicion as to what poor Lucy died of; not after all the hints given, not only by events, but by me?”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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