suspect

Example Sentences

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“Having experience of the president’s shock and awe style of negotiation before, I would suspect that the attack will be called off at the last second,” said David Stritch, currency analyst at Caxton.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

"We are now above 700 degrees, and we suspect it will go higher," Yang said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Right now, everyone is treated as a suspect by having to pass through metal detectors to get into St. Peter’s.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"We're keen to learn who, if any - but we suspect some - assisted him in getting away from Porepunkah… if anyone was complicit, they will be held accountable," Bush told reporters.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“I’ve warned you about hiding information from me, Novis. You’ve done it before, and I suspect you’re doing so again.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin