in suspense
Example Sentences
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His resolve to protect the defenseless leads him to his most daring—and dangerous—act of bravery yet, one that will keep readers in suspense through the book’s heart-stopping final pages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
The Ricky Ponting stand behind her went silent in suspense at her scarcely believable display of athleticism, before erupting with delight when the replay was shown on the big screen.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2025
The world waits in suspense to see which groups are first to have their wishes come true.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2024
Sansom to feature Matthew Shardlake, a hunchbacked lawyer-turned-detective whose exploits solving chilling murders in Tudor England come steeped in suspense and granular historical detail.
From New York Times ● May 3, 2024
The chaplain licked dry lips with a dry tongue and leaned forward in suspense on the edge of his chair.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
