in suspense
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The book’s 25 vampire stories, Michael Dirda writes, are “rich in suspense and mounting terror,” and are accompanied by a welcome array of historical notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
In case it wasn’t already clear: Debora Cahn, the creator of “The Diplomat,” likes to leave viewers in suspense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Xu was moving between rented accommodation when the draw was made at Wimbledon on Friday, and was left in suspense about who her opponent would be.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025
The world waits in suspense to see which groups are first to have their wishes come true.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2024
Then there was the even more important consideration that Delbriick hated any form of secrecy in scientific matters and did not want to keep Pauling in suspense any longer.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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