in suspense
idiom
: waiting anxiously
She kept him in suspense for two whole days before she agreed to marry him.
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The plot also weaves in the real-life renovation of Buckingham Palace, tapping into behind-the-scenes insights James received from current palace staff and layering in suspense over rare artworks and priceless objects from the Royal Collection, according to the publishers.
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Wang, a specialist in suspense and female-centric narratives, was drawn to the series’ philosophical underpinnings.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Netflix’s trailer for the season-nine reunion keeps us in suspense.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Jason Kirk The WNBA Finals may have lacked in suspense, but this offseason does not.
—Sam Settleman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Wang, a specialist in suspense and female-centric narratives, was drawn to the series’ philosophical underpinnings.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Netflix’s trailer for the season-nine reunion keeps us in suspense.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Jason Kirk The WNBA Finals may have lacked in suspense, but this offseason does not.
—Sam Settleman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in suspense
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“In suspense.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20suspense. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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