under suspicion
idiom
: thought possibly guilty of a crime or of doing something wrong : suspected
He is under suspicion of selling illegal drugs.
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With Claire under suspicion of espionage, she was forced to marry Lord John Grey (David Berry) for protection — a development the very much alive Jamie did not take kindly to upon his return, having taken a different passage home.
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Amy Wilkinson, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
She was taken into custody under suspicion of murder, per the release.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Most erotic movies come with an element of danger, and though this one starts off with Elliot under suspicion for Erika’s death, Araki can’t resist leaning into the comedy — and why not?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
Five people were detained, and another seven were placed under suspicion, including a former advisor to the Minister of Energy.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
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Amy Wilkinson, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
She was taken into custody under suspicion of murder, per the release.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Most erotic movies come with an element of danger, and though this one starts off with Elliot under suspicion for Erika’s death, Araki can’t resist leaning into the comedy — and why not?
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
Five people were detained, and another seven were placed under suspicion, including a former advisor to the Minister of Energy.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for under suspicion
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“Under suspicion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20suspicion. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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