suspicion

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A man in his 30s and a woman in her 20s were arrested on 7 November on suspicion of being in charge of a dog dangerously out of control.

From BBC

There's a scratchiness, perhaps a suspicion, about the new levels of scrutiny.

From BBC

Liu, a prominent investigative reporter in China, was previously arrested in 2013 on suspicion of defamation after accusing a high-ranking official of corruption.

From BBC

This has been repeatedly denied by the state government, but suspicion remains.

From BBC

So on a recent warm, sunny day, she hiked miles into the remote desert to confirm her suspicion — that razor wire now filled what not long ago was open terrain.

From Los Angeles Times