primary suspect

Frequency: 7.812.5 per million words

The main person suspected of a crime.

suspectADJECTIVE + suspect (noun)

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primary

Examples (10)

  • The police have identified the primary suspect in the robbery case.
  • Witnesses described the primary suspect as a tall man with a scar.
  • Investigators are focusing on a single primary suspect.
  • The detective announced that they had a primary suspect in custody.
  • Despite initial leads, they are still searching for the primary suspect.
  • The informant provided crucial information about the primary suspect's whereabouts.
  • The primary suspect denied all involvement in the crime.
  • Forensic evidence has linked the primary suspect to the crime scene.
  • The media is speculating about the identity of the primary suspect.
  • Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information about the primary suspect.