as in suspenses
a state of temporary inactivity
trading with that nation is in suspension until it improves its record on human rights
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Recent Examples of suspensions
The report, released Tuesday, says the jury found that students with disabilities in the district face high rates of absenteeism and suspensions.
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Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Despite taking cost-saving actions, including a selective hiring freeze for non-uniformed positions, overtime restrictions, spending reductions, and travel suspensions, General Fund expenses still outpace revenue.
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Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Due to suspensions and injuries, he’s only played in 79 games over the last three seasons.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Both establishments received inactivity suspensions on June 10.
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Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
To ensure Miami 305 can still meet the league's minimum roster requirements, the suspensions will be staggered.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Undercard fighters Aiemann Zahabi and Steve Garcia also received 180-day medical suspensions.
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Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The term is the Association of Boxing Commissions maximum and matches the card's other long suspensions (Gaethje, Topuria, Steve Garcia and Aiemann Zahabi).
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Your primer on yellow cards, red cards and suspensions in this year’s tournament.
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Alex Connor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Despite taking cost-saving actions, including a selective hiring freeze for non-uniformed positions, overtime restrictions, spending reductions, and travel suspensions, General Fund expenses still outpace revenue.
—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Due to suspensions and injuries, he’s only played in 79 games over the last three seasons.
—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Both establishments received inactivity suspensions on June 10.
—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
To ensure Miami 305 can still meet the league's minimum roster requirements, the suspensions will be staggered.
—
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Undercard fighters Aiemann Zahabi and Steve Garcia also received 180-day medical suspensions.
—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
The term is the Association of Boxing Commissions maximum and matches the card's other long suspensions (Gaethje, Topuria, Steve Garcia and Aiemann Zahabi).
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Your primer on yellow cards, red cards and suspensions in this year’s tournament.
—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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“Suspensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspensions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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