under suspicion

Example Sentences

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"There has been no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed. David has only been detained under suspicion," they said in a statement to the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It then emerged that Vorcaro's brother-in-law, who is also under investigation, had purchased part of a resort in 2021 from Dias Toffoli's brothers, through a management company also under suspicion in the Master case.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Naturally, a lot of it was focused on immigrants, hundreds of whom were deported under suspicion of being anarchists.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025

It was a warning to the armed forces of the consequences of falling under suspicion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

“The sheriff had appeared with a warrant in hand. I found myself under suspicion of murder. It seemed to me best not to say anything. To wait until I . . . had a lawyer.”

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson