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suspect

[suh-spekt, suhs-pekt, suhs-pekt, suh-spekt] / səˈspɛkt, ˈsʌs pɛkt, ˈsʌs pɛkt, səˈspɛkt /




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US media described the male suspect as emotionally disturbed with no terror links.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The department says it is actively searching for the "suspect or suspects involved".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

On Friday, police announced that a suspect, Samantha Dominoe Salomon, had been identified thanks to help from several community members.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

However, researchers suspect other biological mechanisms could also be involved.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

I also suspect that you are of… shall we say… a well-seasoned age?

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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