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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Mentored youth also saw lower absenteeism rates, fewer school suspensions and improved behaviors.
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Lina Ruiz
september 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Throughout this period, Magalhães, who said she had never been officially notified of Moraes's orders, continued posting from Florida, criticizing Brazil's suspensions of X and Rumble, and attacking Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Moraes for censorship.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
By getting parents involved, Desert Star has seen decreases in chronic absenteeism and fewer suspensions, Vaughn said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The suspensions have caused major disruptions to HIV responses in dozens of countries, including Uganda, the Philippines and Tanzania, the UN agency said.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Other punishments could include lengthy suspensions and fines imposed on Ballmer, the Clippers and team officials.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
These suspensions have happened despite Zuckerberg spending thousands of dollars on Meta.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
All suspensions must be served in the next edition or editions of Leagues Cup until fully completed.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Ironically, most cap circumvention penalties, such as draft picks, suspensions and fines, are team-only.
—Jesse Silvertown, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Lina Ruiz
september 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025
Throughout this period, Magalhães, who said she had never been officially notified of Moraes's orders, continued posting from Florida, criticizing Brazil's suspensions of X and Rumble, and attacking Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Moraes for censorship.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
By getting parents involved, Desert Star has seen decreases in chronic absenteeism and fewer suspensions, Vaughn said.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The suspensions have caused major disruptions to HIV responses in dozens of countries, including Uganda, the Philippines and Tanzania, the UN agency said.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Other punishments could include lengthy suspensions and fines imposed on Ballmer, the Clippers and team officials.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
These suspensions have happened despite Zuckerberg spending thousands of dollars on Meta.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
All suspensions must be served in the next edition or editions of Leagues Cup until fully completed.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Ironically, most cap circumvention penalties, such as draft picks, suspensions and fines, are team-only.
—Jesse Silvertown, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Suspensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspensions. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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