as in suspending
to bring to a formal close for a period of time
the judge recessed the court for lunch
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If a fair and reasonable resolution is not reached within 72 hours, more than 150 agents and managers will begin a collective boycott of Casting Networks, suspending all submissions and participation until the new fee structure is withdrawn or restructured.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025 -
This could include sanctioning, censuring or suspending a judge, or recommending a judge be removed from office.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Oct. 2025
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These conditions pose challenges for travel, so exercise extra caution on the road or consider postponing your trip if possible.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The airport Board of Directors approved the agreement before adjourning a special meeting called for the purpose of negotiating an agreement.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Biotech firms are also trying to halt the process, but at a different point — by interrupting various communication pathways involved in cell death.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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Dickinson says, interrupting his story.—
Carrie Battan,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Recessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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