as in suspensions
a state of temporary inactivity
the lawsuit is in suspense until the court makes a decision concerning a related lawsuit
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suspensions
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As stated, the Bills are already down multiple defensive tackles, as Michael Heocht and Larry Ogunjbi are dealing with suspensions.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025 -
In the aftermath of Kirk's death, waves of firings and suspensions have occurred across the country in connection to individuals’ social media posts about Kirk, as conservative politicians and influencers push for a crackdown on negative posts about the political podcaster.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Suspenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspenses. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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