as in suspensions
a state of temporary inactivity
the husband's feeling that their love life was in suspended animation while his wife lavished all her attention on the new baby
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suspensions
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The situation could result in potential discipline for the Ravens, ranging from fines or loss of draft picks to possible suspensions if the NFL determines a serious violation occurred.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025 -
The National Football League and Major League Baseball have significant partnerships with sports books, and players have served suspensions for betting.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Suspended animations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspended%20animations. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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