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'sneaking suspicion' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it to refer to a feeling that something is true without having concrete evidence to support it. For example: I had a sneaking suspicion that my brother was lying to me, so I decided to investigate further.
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sneaking suspicion
noun
A premonition, or hunch. A belief based on little evidence.
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"First, shock, and then a sneaking suspicion that there had to be something else".
I have a sneaking suspicion that the Footsie might astonish the bears.
He has a sneaking suspicion that his age — he's 59 — works against him.
AS prices of homes around Westchester began to rise and rise, I developed a sneaking suspicion.
I have a sneaking suspicion it might not work as well the second time around.
I was relieved, but had a sneaking suspicion that I had missed an opportunity.
I've got a sneaking suspicion his workmates just let him get on with it.
And I have a sneaking suspicion that you know that already.
You've got a sneaking suspicion that the image will go into her campaign leaflet.
I have a sneaking suspicion that this is just how Hou likes it.
I have a sneaking suspicion that the fine, funny phrase "catching" dementia comes from one of my reviewers.
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