on suspicion of
phrase
: due to being suspected of (a crime)
He was arrested on suspicion of robbery.
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Hong Kong police arrested two people in June on suspicion of selling seditious publications and receiving funds from foreign political organizations, acting under a recent national security law.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Royce Ben Jameson was arrested on suspicion of the offense of firing woods or prairie and third-degree criminal trespass.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Andrew was then arrested on February 19—his 66th birthday—on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The suspect was booked on suspicion of felony reckless evading and assault with a deadly weapon.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Royce Ben Jameson was arrested on suspicion of the offense of firing woods or prairie and third-degree criminal trespass.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Andrew was then arrested on February 19—his 66th birthday—on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The suspect was booked on suspicion of felony reckless evading and assault with a deadly weapon.
—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for on suspicion of
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“On suspicion of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20suspicion%20of. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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