suspense
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James does share moments of affection and victory with Odin but there’s nothing to relieve the constant danger, even though structurally, the film has already sapped its potential suspense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Or perhaps it tries to, but we can’t hear any suspense when the whole film is delivered at a scream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
But he will still be able to stay in the spotlight by creating suspense over whom he endorses as his successor in 2028.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Eventually, teams have to finalize rosters, but he can keep the suspense going into the season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
All four of us lie there in heavy, watchful suspense and breathe as lightly as possible.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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