suspicious

Example Sentences

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Warrington South MP Sarah Hall said Lucy's death had "exposed serious gaps in the support available to British families when a loved one dies abroad in suspicious circumstances".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

So when my Google searches treat my request for info about sitcom intros of years past like splitting the atom, I get suspicious.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

In most cases, Kalshi won’t verify the employment information provided by users unless the company learns of suspicious activity, a Kalshi spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Communities also tend to be suspicious of outsiders who suddenly flood in to treat what they say is an emergency but that many locals see as a spectacular misuse of resources.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The late-night disappearances, which he claimed were part of his job, but which Mrs. Dannenberg found suspicious enough that she’d brought up her concerns with a neighbor?

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse