hang in suspense

Example Sentences

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We did even more inculcate what speed and celerity the thing required, and what danger it was to the realm to have this matter hang in suspense.

From The Reign of Henry the Eighth, Volume 1 (of 3) by Froude, James Anthony

This affair of the choice was always a delightful difficulty, and here his fancy loved to hang in suspense, vibrating between rival joys.

From The Ruling Passion; tales of nature and human nature by Van Dyke, Henry

Ashman's heart seemed to stop beating and life itself hang in suspense, when he recognized the very being that had taken such full possession of his thoughts.

From The Land of Mystery by Ellis, Edward Sylvester

For the time all nature seemed to hang in suspense, waiting, watching.

From The Shadow of the East by Hull, E. M. (Edith Maude)

If he will take this for a proof let him, if not, let him hang in suspense with himself.

From Works of John Bunyan — Volume 02 by Bunyan, John