as in suspensions
a state of temporary inactivity
our weekend plans were held in abeyance until we could get a weather forecast
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suspensions
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Enforcement would remain aggressive—using wage withholding, license suspensions, liens, and prosecutions for willful non-payment—while always prioritizing fairness and due process.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Other top athletes including Tulane quarterback Jake Retzlaff have opted to leave BYU when faced with lengthy suspensions for violating the honor code.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Abeyances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abeyances. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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