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suggesting

/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛst.ɪŋ/ noun B1
  1. suggestion

Plural suggestings

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As to poor Lestrade’s discovery it was simply a blind intended to put the police upon a wrong track, by suggesting Socialism and secret societies.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 38 · B2
“They arise chiefly from what is passing at the time; and though I sometimes amuse myself with suggesting and arranging such little elegant compliments as may be adapted to ordinary occasions, I always wish to give them as unstudied an air as possible.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 75 · B2
“I will not bias your mind by suggesting theories or suspicions, Watson,” said he; “I wish you simply to report facts in the fullest possible manner to me, and you can leave me to do the theorizing.”
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 61 · C1
I am not suggesting that we throw our phones away.
In Defense of Boredom, p. 1 · C1

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