on suspicion of
idiom
: due to being suspected of (a crime)
He was arrested on suspicion of robbery.
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Last week, Presidential Office consultant Wu Shang-yu, along with two others from the president’s ruling party, were reportedly detained on suspicion of spying for the CCP.
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Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
James Kennedy was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in December 2024.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
News round-up A leading football agent has been arrested on suspicion of rape and causing grevious bodily harm.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, which provides police services in Rancho Cordova, reported that the driver was expected to be arrested on suspicion of DUI once released from medical care.
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Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
James Kennedy was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in December 2024.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
News round-up A leading football agent has been arrested on suspicion of rape and causing grevious bodily harm.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, which provides police services in Rancho Cordova, reported that the driver was expected to be arrested on suspicion of DUI once released from medical care.
—Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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“On suspicion of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20suspicion%20of. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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