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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These unforeseen obstacles were in addition to the more standard challenges a team must surmount over the course of a season, like missing players to red card suspensions — but even then, Racing was forced to hold a tough hand.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Reactions to Kirk's death led to a flurry of social media comments either condemning the killing or celebrating it, leading to suspensions and firings of public employees around the country.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Suspenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspenses. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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