suspect
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Such exams are typically given when doctors suspect cognitive decline, as journalist Jim Acosta underscored recently by taking the test himself, which involves drawing a cube or identifying common animals.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Spasovski says his family had never heard of Nikola Krndija, the other suspect in the case.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
I suspect his company would not appreciate hearing that statement.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
A 30-year-old man arrested in Sheffield has now been released and is no longer being treated as a suspect.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
“I suspect she may not be a very good housemaid; Mrs. Clarke is always scolding her about this and that. But when it comes to the well-being of the children: Yes, she is completely trustworthy.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing suspect
Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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Common Senses: Spec, Spect, Spic ("Look")
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