on suspicion of
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: due to being suspected of (a crime)
He was arrested on suspicion of robbery.
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Funk, who was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI, murder and hit-and-run, was on probation in connection with his prior convictions, sheriff officials said.
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Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Jones was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder and is being held at the Ada County Jail, the release said.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Nov. 2025
In addition, the on-site fraternity safety coordinator, who is 19 years old, may face charges on suspicion of providing alcohol to minors, the Los Angeles Times, KRON and The Berkeley Scanner reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
In February 2020, Vallow Daybell was arrested in Hawaii on suspicion of two felony counts of desertion and nonsupport of dependent children.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025
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Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Jones was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder and is being held at the Ada County Jail, the release said.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Nov. 2025
In addition, the on-site fraternity safety coordinator, who is 19 years old, may face charges on suspicion of providing alcohol to minors, the Los Angeles Times, KRON and The Berkeley Scanner reported.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025
In February 2020, Vallow Daybell was arrested in Hawaii on suspicion of two felony counts of desertion and nonsupport of dependent children.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 19 Nov. 2025
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“On suspicion of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20suspicion%20of. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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