Example Sentences

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“The officers formulated a plan and safely took the suspects into custody.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

As in any good whodunit, there’s a colorful list of suspects, brought to life by Junyi Wu’s charming black-and-white illustrations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Shortly after the bombing, police named 17 suspects, but only Mieraili and Mohammed were initially apprehended.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Mostly, his character builds what looks like a Hollywood set to reveal a truth he already suspects.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In the training films, the suspects always caved in and confessed to their crimes.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen