suspect
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Last September, a suspect stripped a bronze marker from a beachside memorial for lifeguard pioneer Vincent G. Moorhouse, who is credited with modernizing the local lifeguard service, in Huntington Beach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Rather than saying, as I suspect they are poised to do now, “We know the answer,” before you even get started.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
This persistent, low-level immune activity has been associated with several diseases, including cancer and diabetes, and researchers increasingly suspect that it may also play an important role in heart disease.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
Looking back, I suspect my father had recently begun making a little more money, because that afternoon we bought two things I distinctly remember never having had before: Kerrygold butter and a jar of Rao’s.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
“I suspect she will return from the South with her husband’s stolen money—either in her trunk, a bag, or somehow on her person,” she continued, her breath smelling of licorice.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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Authorities are reviewing surveillance video in an effort to identify the suspects — and potentially get the sculpture of Jesus back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Dr Rodrigues suspects the very same genetic changes that made the strain so dangerous may also explain why the outbreak was short-lived and did not continue to spread.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
It is not clear yet whether any of the suspects had been charged.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
In other words, the usual AI beneficiary suspects.
From Barron's
“These are the suspects so far,” Sean explained.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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Several sites in the north of England, some of which are understood to have received waste from Scotland, have been shut down by the Environment Agency following investigations into suspected illegal waste activity.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
He was brought back to the hospital later after losing movement in his arm, his attorney said, where he was given morphine and treated for a suspected fractured collarbone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Astronomers have long suspected that black holes obey the same basic physical rules even when their masses differ enormously.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
In the past, diesel fuel was poured around the bases of the trees, and grounds staff said last month that they suspected copper sulfate was dumped into the holes drilled near the roots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Aunt Kitty’s eyes were darting between the trunk and the carpetbag, and I could tell she suspected one of them held Mr. Maroney’s stolen loot.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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There are still signs of wealth, she said, suspecting there are people making money off the scarcity caused by the sanctions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Boles said Gainsborough became aware of the bogus approaches when managers and officials at other clubs contacted Wilcox directly, suspecting he was not behind the messages.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Still, it’s worth noting that Sink’s role has been the subject of much speculation, with fans suspecting she would play Marvel-verse X-Men telekinetic and telepath Jean Grey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
When you start suspecting that your position might be terminated, it’s easy to mentally check out.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
Aunt Elizabeth, suspecting no harm, went into the washroom.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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