suspense
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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
It begs the question and adds to the suspense about these managers being products of a system at USG.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Jordan: Now if there’s a good horror or suspense movie out, I might convince Salish to go.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The Greeks never tried to confuse the audience in the pursuit of suspense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
I know the stall is part of her strategy to keep me in suspense.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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