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abeyances

noun

plural of abeyance
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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  • The reduction, first from five picks to four and then from four to three, came after Timberwolves executive Kevin McHale and owner Glen Taylor agreed to serve suspensions.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In February, longtime GAGE staffers Karla Grimes and Tiffany Davenport were given one-year temporary suspensions.
    — PJ Green September 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
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