suspicion
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The police said that the boy had been arrested "on suspicion of offences under Sections 1, 2 and 3A of the Computer Misuse Act 1990".
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
The one word contains a mix of dread, suspicion, affection, defensiveness, and warning.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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 Metropolitan Police confirmed officers had so far arrested 212 people at the demonstration – all on suspicion of showing support for a proscribed organisation.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
“My suspicion is Goldman helped them, though they deny it.”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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