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 number of suspensions could stay elevated for a couple of weeks as the businesses work toward getting their permits renewed.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
The Pistons swept the regular-season series against the Knicks, 3-0, with a combined margin of victory of 93 points — including a 15-point win with both Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart serving suspensions — while the Knicks won the regular-season slate against the Cavs, 2-1.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
In efforts to combat higher prices amid the war with Iran, several states — including Indiana and Georgia — have recently implemented temporary suspensions of their gas taxes.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In practice, however, many travelers are still likely to pass through airports without the new biometric checks, as EU rules allow temporary suspensions during the early stages of implementation.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Forced to be creative with a bevy of starters benched with injuries or suspensions, Wells threw out a five-defender lineup with Connor Ronan and Wayne Frederick — both recently back from their own injuries — running the midfield with Aaronson.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Last postseason became completely overshadowed by technical fouls, free throw disparities, suspensions and public meltdowns from coaches and players.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Weekend train suspensions occur periodically throughout the year so crews can work safely on routine maintenance and advance major improvement projects.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
In efforts to combat higher prices amid the war with Iran, several states — including Indiana and Georgia — have recently implemented temporary suspensions of their gas taxes.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
The Pistons swept the regular-season series against the Knicks, 3-0, with a combined margin of victory of 93 points — including a 15-point win with both Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart serving suspensions — while the Knicks won the regular-season slate against the Cavs, 2-1.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
In efforts to combat higher prices amid the war with Iran, several states — including Indiana and Georgia — have recently implemented temporary suspensions of their gas taxes.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
In practice, however, many travelers are still likely to pass through airports without the new biometric checks, as EU rules allow temporary suspensions during the early stages of implementation.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Forced to be creative with a bevy of starters benched with injuries or suspensions, Wells threw out a five-defender lineup with Connor Ronan and Wayne Frederick — both recently back from their own injuries — running the midfield with Aaronson.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Last postseason became completely overshadowed by technical fouls, free throw disparities, suspensions and public meltdowns from coaches and players.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Weekend train suspensions occur periodically throughout the year so crews can work safely on routine maintenance and advance major improvement projects.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
In efforts to combat higher prices amid the war with Iran, several states — including Indiana and Georgia — have recently implemented temporary suspensions of their gas taxes.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
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“Suspensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspensions. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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