on suspicion of
idiom
: due to being suspected of (a crime)
He was arrested on suspicion of robbery.
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Martinez was arrested on suspicion of arson, according to the Sheriff's Department.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The Hollywood producer was initially arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
The founder of the now-bankrupt Galerie Thomas in Munich is being investigated alongside his daughter on suspicion of fraud, breach of trust, and delaying insolvency proceedings, German officials announced.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025
However, the man was arrested on suspicion of a felony probation violation.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The Hollywood producer was initially arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
The founder of the now-bankrupt Galerie Thomas in Munich is being investigated alongside his daughter on suspicion of fraud, breach of trust, and delaying insolvency proceedings, German officials announced.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025
However, the man was arrested on suspicion of a felony probation violation.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
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“On suspicion of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20suspicion%20of. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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