suspect
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Bakersfield City Hall, the local police headquarters, nearby buildings and multiple roads were closed during the hostage situation, as the police department's negotiation team began contacting the suspect via telephone.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
When workers in their 40s and older are laid off or demoted, or face cuts in their hours, they may suspect age is a factor.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
As of 6:30 p.m., crisis negotiators remained in contact with the suspect over the phone and no arrests had been made, police said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
It’s just not that uncommon or difficult to go through life without engaging in these kinds of morally suspect behaviors.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
The more unsolicited information we provided, the more he might suspect something.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
Vocabulary lists containing suspect
Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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