suspicion
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In America, however, the game was for a long time an object of suspicion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“These false statements were republished and circulated widely across social media platforms,” the lawsuit says, “exposing Plaintiff to public scorn, suspicion, and ridicule.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
The Met Police said a 25-year-old man had also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The warring parties still appeared to be far apart on key issues -- including sanctions, Lebanon and the opening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz -- and made no attempt to hide their mutual suspicion.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
When I became Joe’s ’prentice, Orlick was perhaps confirmed in some suspicion that I should displace him; howbeit, he liked me still less.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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