as in suspensions
a state of temporary inactivity
the resort community's social scene is lively during the summer but undergoes a deep quiescence during the long winter
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suspensions
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The game started out chippy — not surprising, given these two teams engaged in a fairly massive fight earlier in the season that resulted in multiple suspensions.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Under a plan presented by city staff, multiple suspensions would lead to revocation of the permit.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Quiescences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quiescences. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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