under suspicion
Example Sentences
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At a debate last week, rival candidate Antonio Villaraigosa pounced on the payments made by Becerra, saying that the politician “has to be under suspicion because it doesn’t pass the smell.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
"There has been no indictment returned by any grand jury in this case and no criminal complaint filed. David has only been detained under suspicion," they said in a statement to the BBC.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
It then emerged that Vorcaro's brother-in-law, who is also under investigation, had purchased part of a resort in 2021 from Dias Toffoli's brothers, through a management company also under suspicion in the Master case.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
It was a warning to the armed forces of the consequences of falling under suspicion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025
“I wish to say something respecting this escape. It may prevent some persons laying under suspicion alonger me.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
